Myanmar destroys seized precursor chemicals in eastern state

Source: Xinhua| 2020-06-23 19:21:41|Editor: huaxia

YANGON, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities have destroyed seized precursor chemicals and paraphernalia worth over 3.38 billion kyats (over 2.4 million U.S. dollars) in Shan state on Tuesday, according to a release from the Ministry of Information.

The destruction ceremony was held in Kutkai township to mark the 33rd International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which will fall on June 26.

The destroyed items included 47 kinds of precursor chemicals and 50 types of paraphernalia which were seized in connection with 55 cases in the township from Feb. 20 to April 9 this year.

Narcotic drugs which were seized across the country will be destroyed on June 26. Enditem

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