Authorities have seized a large quantity of stimulant tablets on the Mandalay-Yangon Express Train No 12, according to Myanma Railways.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 pm on 27 August while the train was en route between Pyinmana and Pyiwin stations. During an inspection of seat numbers A3 and A4 at the train’s upper class carriage, security personnel discovered two unclaimed two bags and two baskets.
Upon further examination, they found a large plastic package containing 50 packets filled with WY-branded stimulant tablets. Each large packet contained five smaller packets, with each smaller packet holding approximately 7,500 pills. The total seizure amounted to 461,945 pills, weighing 36.96 kilogrammes, with an estimated street value exceeding K900 million.
The discovery was made as security officers verified the train’s seating chart, revealing that the drugs were registered under names and identification numbers associated with passengers on the Yangon-bound trip: Than Zaw Oo CSC 8/TaLaNa (N) 139817) and Sai Thet Aung (TaKaNa-N 321696).
The investigation is ongoing, with Myanma Railways’ authorities and local law enforcement continuing to probe the ownership of the seized drugs. The case has been filed under of Sections 19(a) and 20(a) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law at Pyinmana Police Station. — MNA/KZL
