Mohnyin, 4 march
A man who was carrying narcotic drugs was arrested on a road leading to “ Namachi “ jade mine in Mawhan area, Mohnyin Township, Kachin state yesterday, according to local police station.
Police members from Anti-Drug Squad-3 led by Police Inspector Myo Min Tun and Aung Paing together with witnesses intercepted and searched a motorbike driven by Aung Lwin who was suspected of carrying illegal drugs.
The search led to the discovery of 200 stimulant tablets and 10 grams of white-yellow powder believed to be heroin from Aung Lwin.
Aung Lwin was charged with possession of illegal drugs, according to Mohnyin Myoma police station, it is learnt.— Vo Jang
Translated by Khine Thaw