A new national drug control policy is being drafted and will be implemented by the end of this year, according to Burma’s Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Burma, Thailand incinerate $800 million worth of drugs
Burma remains one of the world’s largest producers of illicit drugs, including opium, heroin and methamphetamines.
Over 100 arrested on drug charges during Burma’s water festival
The number of drug-related arrests during the Thingyan water festival was higher than last year, Burma’s national police announced today.
Shan State police seize 67kg of heroin hidden under SUV
The police deputy-commander said that drugs are frequently seized at Takaw Bridge, but this was the biggest seizure at that checkpoint so far this year.
Kawthaung police seize kratom drug haul from longboat
Kawthaung’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force say they found 299 bags of kratom leaves, with a street value placed at 4.119m kyat.
Mob armed with swords & clubs break free drug suspect in Kachin
A policeman was injured in the melee when more than 20 men broke free a suspect caught by police with a stash of drugs in a forest.