Myanmar seized largest crystal meth haul
Correspondent
Imphal, March 31, 2019: Myanmar authorities have seized over 1,700 kilogram of crystal meth worth $29 million in a joint operation by states this week. The operation is believed to be the world’s biggest successful haul in 2019 so far.
Myanmar is believed to be the largest producer of methamphetamines also known as ‘Yaba’ pills coming from eastern Shan State of Myanmar to the rest of south Asian region.
The operation started on March 24 after the Myanmar Navy nabbed seven people from a boat in the Coast of Kawthaung Township in the southern part of the country.