YANGON, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities have seized 55.5 kg of raw opium and 50,000 stimulant tablets in eastern Shan state, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Sunday.
Acting on a tip-off, anti-narcotics police intercepted two motorcycles in Kengtung township of Shan state on Oct. 22 and confiscated the narcotics, the report said.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the case, the report said, adding that the suspects have been charged under the country's laws and a further investigation is ongoing. ■
