Drugs Seized: Heroin Blocks Arrested In Shan State

23.98 kilogrammes of 72 heroin blocks (an estimated value of 280 million Kyats) were confiscated in Kun Hein  Township, Shan State (South), according to the Myanmar Police Force.

According to the information, at 9:30 a.m. on 24 July, a combined team consisting of members of the Anti-Drug Police Force pulled over and inspected a CROWN Royal Saloon motor vehicle driven by Chein Hoke  accompanied by M Shein Hwe  heading from Karli to Mai Pyin, at Tar Kaw  Bridge combined inspection gate, Kun Hein  Township, Shan State (South). The team found 280 million Kyats worth of 72 heroin blocks weighing 23.98 kilogrammes.  

After the investigation, the suspect admitted that the seized drugs were to be carried from Nam San  Township (Shan State South) to Kengtung  Township (Shan State East).

The suspects have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law and investigation is underway to uncover the drug cartel.