Large haul of narcotics seized in Myanmar's Yangon


YANGON (Xinhua): Myanmar authorities have seized 4,440 kg of ICE (methamphetamine), 1,100 kg of ketamine, 4 million stimulant tablets, and 14 kg of heroin powder in Yangon region, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported.

The narcotics were confiscated, and a total of 16 suspects connected to the case were arrested between Sept. 5 and 7 in Shwepyitha, North Okkalapa, and Thaketa townships in Yangon region, the report said.

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