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Drug bonfire in Myanmar: 50 tons of drugs burned
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Times of India
· Jun 26, 2026
Myanmar’s anti-drug crackdown: Authorities torch USD 600 million worth of seized narcotics
On the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse, Myanmar incinerated over 50 tonnes of narcotics, valued at 600 million. This year's destruction effort is double that of last year's, emphasizing the country’s ongoing struggle as a key drug producer amidst conflict and inadequate governance. Authorities face substantial challenges from drug networks in the Golden Triangle, with recent seizures illustrating the vast scale of these illicit operations.
ABC News
· Jun 26, 2026
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
Myanmar authorities have burned more than 600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 26, 2026
Myanmar burns USD525 million of illegal drugs
Myanmar burns USD525 million of illegal drugs
Associated Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Burmese authorities torch $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
Thick clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky on the outskirts of Myanmar's largest city Friday as authorities burned more than 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine, marijuana and crystal meth — some $600 million of confiscated illegal drugs destroyed nationwide. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Sindiket vape dadah tumpas, libatkan rampasan bernilai RM34.31 juta
PADANG BESAR: Polis menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah sintetik menggunakan katrij cecair dipercayai mengandungi dadah furanylfentanyl bernilai RM34.31 juta dalam tiga serbuan berbeza, awal bulan ini. Dadah sintetik tersebut dipercayai dimasukkan ke dalam katrij vape bagi meningkatkan kesan khayal sebelum diseludup ke negara jiran. Ketua Polis negeri, Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim berkata, serbuan pertama dilakukan pada ... Read more The post Sindiket vape dadah tumpas, libatkan rampasan bernilai RM34.31 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Fox News
· Jun 26, 2026
$600 million worth of heroin, meth and other seized drugs set on fire in Burma
Burma destroyed over 50 tons of narcotics worth 600 million to mark the United Nations' International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
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Related coverage for "Drug bonfire in Myanmar: 50 tons of drugs burned": Times of India — Myanmar’s anti-drug crackdown: Authorities torch USD 600 million worth of seized narcotics. ABC News — Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs. Borneo Bulletin — Myanmar burns USD525 million of illegal drugs. Associated Press — Burmese authorities torch $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs. Utusan Malaysia — Sindiket vape dadah tumpas, libatkan rampasan bernilai RM34.31 juta. Fox News — $600 million worth of heroin, meth and other seized drugs set on fire in Burma