"Information about the arrests of 25 farmers who have been unable to supply "duty paddy" in the Koon-gyan-gone Township of Rangoon Division has been received. The township authorities ordered the arrests and detention which commenced on the 18 May 2000. 2. Our information is that the inability to supply rainy season "duty paddy" crop has been because of the stringent financial circumstances of the farmers, infestation of pests, and destruction of the grains due to excessive rain during the drying period..."