YANGON (XINHUA) – Two Myanmar nationals and a Malaysian national were arrested for drug trafficking in Yangon, along with a large haul of drugs and drug-making devices, the official daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported yesterday.
Acting on a tip-off, a joint anti-narcotic task force searched a vehicle in Botataung Township of Yangon region on December 22 and confiscated 238.5 grammes (g) of “Happy Water” drug, 27g of ketamine, and 400 stimulant tablets along with a suspect, the report said, citing Myanmar Police Force.
Investigation revealed that another suspect was arrested in Tamwe Township of Yangon on the same day, with 129g of “Happy Water” drug. A search of his home in Pazundaung Township led to the seizure of 6.125 kilogrammes of “Happy Water” drug, 950g of ketamine, and 240 ecstasy pills.
A Malaysian national was arrested on December 23 in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township.
He was found with 75g of ketamine, 450 ecstasy pills, 600 happy-5 tablets, and drug-making equipment.
