YANGON, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities seized 1 million stimulant tablets and 2.3 kilograms of marijuana in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory and Bago region on April 28, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Friday.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police searched a vehicle in Waw township of Bago region on April 28 and discovered 1 million stimulant tablets inside, the report said. Two suspects in the vehicle were arrested, it added.
Additionally, 2.3 kilograms of marijuana were seized from an additional suspect in connection with the case in Tatkon township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, the report said.
Investigations revealed that the drugs were intended to be transported from Shan state to Mon state, it said.
The suspects were charged under the country's narcotics law, and further investigations are underway, the report added. ■
