IN a significant crackdown, law enforcement agencies have seized a large quantity of psychotropic substances valued at over K1.43 billion in Sagaing and Magway Regions. The operation, conducted by a joint security force, uncovered 7.15 million tablets of the drugs.

On 8 August, at around 3:30 pm, officers intercepted a Canter truck, driven by Khin Maung San and accompanied by Lin Min Than, in Yinmarpin Township, Sagaing Region. The vehicle was found to be carrying 200,000 tablets of the controlled substances.

Further investigations led to the discovery of additional drugs on 9 August, at 8:30 am, in Shwebo Township, Magway Region. The authorities apprehended Kyin Swunn (aka) Kyin Swann, who was found in possession of a Hilux Surf vehicle, 270,000 tablets, and other contraband.

Additionally, on 9 August, at 9:30 am, a raid on a residence in Pinlon Ward of Kale, Sagaing Region, resulted in the seizure of 245,000 tablets from the premises of Htut Myat Oo, (aka) ET. The operation also involved seizing drugs being transported from Mandalay to Kale.

The seized psychotropic substances would reportedly be transported from Shan State to Sagaing Region. Authorities took legal action against offenders and continue to investigate further criminal chains related to the case.

MNA/KZL

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