Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Myanmar Authorities Seize Millions of Stimulant Tablets, Heroin, and Other Drugs
Myanmar authorities are cracking down on illegal drugs.
Over a period of several days, they seized a large number of stimulant tablets, heroin, methamphetamine (Ice), and 'happy water' in various locations across the country.
These seizures occurred in Shan state, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Yangon region, and Mon state.
The drugs were discovered during vehicle searches and house raids, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects.
The seized items included millions of tablets, kilograms of various drugs, and other substances intended for different destinations.
Myanmar authorities seized two million amphetamine tablets in eastern Myanmar's Shan state on July 20.
The seized narcotics had a street value of approximately 0.38 million US dollars.
Authorities also seized 67.33 kg of heroin in central Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory on July 23.
On July 22, 1,875 kg of methamphetamine and 1.6 million stimulant tablets were seized in Yangon region.
Additionally, over 22 kg of 'happy water', a synthetic drug, and other illegal substances were seized in southern Mon state on July 8.
- Who
- Myanmar anti-narcotics police and authorities.
- What
- Myanmar authorities seized millions of stimulant tablets, heroin, methamphetamine, 'happy water', and other illegal substances.
- When
- Seizures occurred on July 8, July 20, July 22, and July 23.
- Where
- The seizures happened in Shan state, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Yangon region, and Mon state.
- Why
- To combat drug trafficking and illegal substance distribution.
- Location of Seizures
- Shan state, Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Yangon region, Mon state
- Types of Drugs Seized
- Stimulant tablets, heroin, methamphetamine, 'happy water', opium, ketamine
- Approximate Street Value
- 0.38 million USD (stimulant tablets)
- Number of Suspects Arrested
- Nine connected to Yangon, Bago, and Mandalay
- Date of Main Seizure
- July 20 (Shan state)
- Total of Ice seized
- 1,875 kg