K295 mln worth of stimulant tablets captured in Lashio township

The Myanmar Police Force reported the seizure of stimulant tablets worth K295 million in Lashio township, Shan State (North).
Following a tip-off, a joint team of Anti-Drug Police Force members conducted a search of a Wish vehicle driven by Sai Li (aka) Seng Li, accompanied by Ganfan (aka) Mabaran, at 9 pm on 17 July. The police discovered a total of 590,000 stimulant tablets in the vehicle.
After questioning Sai Li, the police arrested Ma Sai Khaung and Ma Mah Khaung in the No 2 ward of Lashio at 10 pm. The two individuals were found in possession of a motorbike and K36.5 million, suspected to be proceeds from drug trafficking.
The offenders have been subjected to legal action, and an ongoing investigation aims to identify other members involved in the illicit drug trade. — MNA/MKKS