Marmatarsung,55, is seen together with seized drug. Photo: MPF
Police seized 12,000 stimulant tablets found in Shwezarmyauk village in Maungtaw township, Rakhine State.
A combined force including Border Guard police inspected a house owned by Marmatarsung, 55, according to authorities. Police discovered pink pills with the label “WY/R” in blue plastic containers normally used to store rice.
The 12,000 tablets are worth Ks24million. Drug accessories were also seized. Marmatarsung was arrested by the Pyiphyu Police force and was sued under the law. —State Counsellor Office Information Committee