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    Govt says it is drafting new drug control policy
    September 28, 2017in Drugs, Lead Story, News435by NAY PHYO WIN
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    Govt says it is drafting new drug control policy

    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
    June 26, 2017in Drugs, Lead Story, News529by REUTERS & DVB
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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.

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    Over 100 arrested on drug charges during Burma’s water festival
    April 19, 2017in Drugs, Lead Story, News593by DVB
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    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.

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    Shan State police seize 67kg of heroin hidden under SUV
    October 21, 2016in Drugs, Lead Story, News, Shan217by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    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.

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    Kawthaung police seize kratom drug haul from longboat
    September 26, 2016in Drugs, Lead Story, News, Tenasserim184by LATT KO KO OO
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    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.

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    Mob armed with swords & clubs break free drug suspect in Kachin
    September 21, 2016in Drugs, Kachin, Lead Story, News217by NANG MYA NADI / DVB
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    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.

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