Over K420 mln worth of stimulant tablets seized in Myawady city

Myanmar Police Force reported a seizure of K420 million worth of stimulant tablets in Myawady city on 18 February.
Acting on the tip-off, a combined team consisting of members of the Anti-Drug Police Force blocked a vehicle (Honda Fit) driven by Zaw Min, 44, on Anadathuka Road in Ward 4, Myawady city at noon on 18 February, when he attempted to flee the scene. About 210,000 stimulant tablets with an estimated value of K420 million were confiscated. Following the tip-off, the police raided the houses in Ward 4 in Myawady and arrested an accomplice called Maung Pee (alias) Sai Pee, 45, who is involved in this crime. They were prosecuted for drug-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, the Myanmar Police Force stated. — MNA