Drugs seizure: Drugs worth over 590 million Kyats seized in Indaw Township

The police seized over 590 million Kyats worth of drugs in Indaw Township, according to the police statement.

The combined inspection team consisting of Sagaing region police members examined a Nissan diesel 12-wheeler vehicle driven by Chantha on the Shwebo-Myitkyina Road heading to Mohnyin Township from Mandalay near Kyarin village, Indaw Township at 4:30 pm on 20 April.

It seized 108,000 ecstasy tablets and 12.474 kilogrammes of heroin, totaling over 590 million Kyats. According to the inspection, these drugs are heading to Kachin State from Mandalay Region, and the police are investigating to arrest further suspects.

The action is taken against the detained person under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Law.