Drugs worth over K17.3 bln seized in Loilem Township

Police seized more than K17.3 billion worth of ICE (methamphetamine) in Loilem Township, a police statement said.
In the accident on 7 January, the combined team consisting of Anti-Narcotics Task Force members seized 635 kilogrammes of ICE (methamphetamine) in a 12-wheel Isuzu truck driven by Myit Soe together with Kyaw Sai (aka) Ar Kyone on Loilem-Taunggyi Road in Loilem Township of Shan State (South). According to the investigation, they also seized a further 603 kilogrammes of ICE (methamphetamine) in a 12-wheel truck driven by Thet Zuu and Zay Khaung between Cho Kham and Mongpon villages on Loilem-Taunggyi road.
At about 8 pm on that day, the officials also arrested other suspects Ko Aung (aka) Naw Taung and Marla (aka) Sha Ywal in their Hijet near Loilem tollgate.
Therefore, the police seized 1238 kilogrammes of ICE ((methamphetamine) worth over K17.3 billion.
According to the inspection, the drugs were transported to Taunggyi from Mongkong of Tangyan Township.
The six suspects will face legal action under the law. — MNA