Published
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Myanmar reports over 950 drug-related cases in 2 years
A Myanmar police officer stands near a pile of illegal drugs during a 'Destruction Ceremony of Seized Narcotic Drugs', held to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse, in Yangon, Myanmar, 26 June 2019. Photo: Nyein Chan Niang/EPA
Myanmar has reported 957 drug-related cases, involving 1,480 suspects within two years, Xinhua reported quoting state-run media reported.
As of 25 January, this year, the authorities have seized over 7.49 kg of heroin, 1.34 kg of methamphetamine (ICE), 40.3 kg of opium, 462,707 stimulants tablets and other drugs, respectively, since the formation of the Drug Activity Special Complaint Department on June 26, 2018.
The authorities are stepping up efforts to fight against drug trafficking and urge the public to directly report drug trafficking-related cases.
