1.39 mln stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar-Xinhua

1.39 mln stimulant tablets seized in eastern Myanmar

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2025-05-03 16:47:30

YANGON, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities have seized 1.39 million stimulant tablets in eastern Myanmar's Shan state, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police searched two vehicles in Kunhing township in Shan state on April 30, and seized 1.39 million stimulant tablets, 2.725 tons of controlled chemicals (caffeine) and 600 liters of chemical scent solution from the two vehicles, the report said.

According to an investigation, the drugs were transported from Kengtung township to Kunhing township, and two suspects were arrested in connection with the case, it said.

The suspects have been charged under the country's law, and further investigations were ongoing.