The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 24 June, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 24 June, 2002)
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1. Secretary-l inspects construction of educational
   structures, attends opening of new building of
   Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind
2. Ambassador U Saw Hla Min presents credentials
   to King of Cambodia
3. Maj-Gen Maung Bo donates exercise books,
   stationery to monastic education schools
4. - New Shwehtidaw of Maha Zedihla Pagoda
     in Sagaing hoisted
   - Myanmar delegation arrives back
   - Myanmar delegation arrives back
   - Minister inspects dual production of oil and
     natural gas
5. - Commander inspects agriculture, livestock
     breeding tasks at local battalion in Thanlyin
   - Rainy season tree planting ceremony 1 held
     in Mandalay
   - Commander inspects development tasks, accepts
     Isuzu fire engine
6. Commander attends opening of USDA management
   multiplier course for executives
7. - Minister views commemorative sports activities
   - Sports contests to mark Olympic Day held
8. Respects paid to doyen film artistes
9. - Drug trafficker gets 15 years
   - 385 stimulant tablets seized

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( 1 ) Secretary-l inspects construction of educational
structures, attends opening of new building of
Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind

YANGON, 23 June - Chairman of the Work committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt left here by Tatmadaw flight this
morning and arrived in Bhamo in Kachin State at 10.30
am.

The Secretary-l and party were welcomed by Chairman of
Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, senior
military officers of Bhamo station, members of
District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
departmental personnel and members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association.

The Secretary-l and party inspected Bhamo Degree
College construction project being undertaken by the
Ministry of Education for the human resource
development in line with the 24-region development
project and five rural development tasks.

Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Deputy Minister
for Education U Myo Nyunt and officials reported on
academic and management matters, teaching aids, power
and water supply, communications, transport and
preparations for opening of Bhamo Degree College.

The Secretary-1 inspected training of faculty members
at language laboratory, computer training centre and
conference room at lecture hall-4. The Secretary-l
inspected lecture halls, furniture and progress of
work.

The Secretary-l and party and the commander arrived in
Myitkyina in the afternoon. The Secretary-l and party
were welcomed by Commander of Myitkyina Air Base
Headquarters Brig-Gen Bo Kyi, Deputy Commander of
Northern Command Brig-Gen San Thein, senior military
officers, members of Kachin State, District and
Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental
personnel, national race leaders from special regions
in Kachin State and members of the USDA.

A ceremony to open the new building of Myitkyina
Education Centre for the Blind donated by Japan under
the grassroots assistance was held in Ayemyathaya Ward
in Myitkyina in the afternoon, attended by the
Secretary-l.

The commander, First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao and
general secretary of Myanmar Christian Fellowship of
the Blind U Thein Lwin formally opened the new
building of the centre for the blind.

The Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard of the new
building.

In his speech, Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe said
the building was built with the contribution of US $
58,408 under the grassroots assistance of Japan and K
8 million by Myanmar Christian Fellowship of the
Blind. Opening of the school for the blind contributes
much towards development of blind students in Kachin
State and human resource in Myanmar. He said the
students can serve the interest of the society based
on education acquired at the school. He urged them to
try to keep abreast with the progress of the world.

First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao reported on the of the
donation to the centre.

General secretary of Myanmar Christian Fellowship of
the Blind U Thein Lwin thanked the donor. He explained
the care for the blind and progress of work. U Thein
Lwin presented a commemorative pennant and gift to the
Secretary-l.

Next, the Secretary-l presented K 500,000 for
Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind to general
secretary U Thein Lwin who presents a commemorative
pennant and gift to First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao.
The Secretary-l and party and guests enjoyed the
performance of the students The Secretary-l arrived
back there in the evening.

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( 2 ) Ambassador U Saw Hla Min presents credentials to
King of Cambodia

YANGON, 14 June - U Saw Hla Min, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of
Myanmar to the Kingdom of Cambodia, presented his
credentials to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah
Norodom Sihanouk Varman, King of Cambodia, on 12 June
2002, in Phnom Penh.

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( 3 ) Maj-Gen Maung Bo donates exercise books,
stationery to monastic education schools

YANGON, 23 June - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Maung Ho of the Ministry
of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of MOD State Peace
and Development Council Commander of South-East
Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and officials,
attended the ceremony to donate exercise books and
stationery to monastic education schools held at
Nyaunglebin Kyaungtaik in Thaton, Mon State, on 21
June.

First, the ceremony opened with the three-time
recitation of Namo Tassa. Nyaunglebin Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Panna administered the Five Precepts. Then,
members of the Sangha recited Parittas.

Then, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and the commander donated
exercise books, stationery and cash donations to the
Sayadaws.

Next, Nyaunglebin Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panna gave Ovadas
on development of education standard of the students
and arrangements for perpetuation and propagation of
Pariyatti Sasana and delivered a sermon. Then, Maj-Gen
Maung Bo, the commander and party shared merits
gained. Later, the ceremony ended with three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu. After the
ceremony, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and the commander
supplicated on religious affairs. At the donation
ceremony, exercise books, cash assistance and clothes
were donated to five monastic education schools and
Khemarrama Sarthintaik in Thaton Township.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Maung Bo, the commander and party
proceeded to Thuwunnabonmi Home for the Aged in Thaton
and paid respects to 37 .aged persons. They then
donated 30 bags of rice and cash for the trust fund to
Chairman U Tun Thein of the Home for the Aged and
officials who presented a certificate of honour.

On behalf of the aged persons, a grandpa .and a
grandma extended wishes. Chairman U Tun Thein spoke
words of thanks. Maj-Gen Maung Bo also asked after the
health of the elders.

Thence, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party proceeded to the
paddy fields of farmer U Win Hlaing in Kamabikwin in
Paung Township. Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected progress of
the 10-acre paddy field and gave instructions for
boosting the yield.

In the afternoon, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected
the dredging of Kyauklongyi Creek. He gave necessary
instructions to the officials concerned. The dredging
.of silt at 40,200-ft Kyauklongyi Creek will prevent
5,000 acres of paddy cultivated land on either side of
the creek from flooding.

Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung
and party cruised along Thaminyoe Creek by motor-boat
to Zaikkare Sluice Gate Construction Project site. At
the briefing hall there, officials reported on the
progress of work and Maj-Gen Maung Bo fulfilled the
requirements.

Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party then went to the
construction site of the Soap Factory Project of
Myanma Industrial Construction Services of the
Ministry of Industry-2. At the briefing hall there,
Project Director U Khin Win reported on the work
progress and Maj-Gen Maung Bo fulfilled the
requirements. He then inspected round the factory.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Maung Bo went to the construction
site of Thanlwin River (Mawlamyine) Bridge. At the
briefing hall on Mottama side, officials reported on
work being carried out and future plans. Maj-Gen Maung
Bo gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the
requirements. Next, Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected the
pile driving of the bridge.

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( 4 ) New Shwehtidaw of Maha Zedihla Pagoda in Sagaing
hoisted

YANGON, 23 June - A ceremony to hoist new Shwehtidaw
donated by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint
Swe and wife Daw San San Myint was held at Maha
Zedihla Pagoda in Laykyunmye Ward in Sagaing
yesterday.

Present were Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of North-West Command
Brig-Gen Soe Naing and wife, Minister Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe and wife, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe
Than, division, district and township level officials,
heads of departments of the Ministry of Transport and
members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association.

The congregation received the Nine Precepts from
Chairman of Sagaing Division Sangha Nayaka Committee
(Shwekyin) Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Sad-dhammajotikadhaja Hantha Giri Kyaung Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Nandavamsa.

Next, disciples presented Paritta water, Paritta sand
and Paritta flower to the Sayadaws who recited
parittas. The disciples sprayed Paritta water, Paritta
sand and Paritta flower on the pagoda.

Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe supplicated on
religious matters. The minister and wife presented
Seinbudaw and Pitaka treatise and offertories to the
members of the Sangha.

Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing and
wife presented Hngetmyatnadaw and offertories to the
members of the Sangha.

The minister presented treatise to Thubawdayon and
Shwehintha Taikthit Sayadaws and Daw San San Myint
Neikbannagyaung and Ayenyeingyaung Nunneries. Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Nanobhasa delivered a sermon. The commander
and the minister sprayed scented water on Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of the Htidaw. Seinbudaw,
Hnget-myat-nadaw and the tiers of the Htidaw were
conveyed atop the pagoda through decorated carriage.
Taingyar U Than Hla shared the merits gained and
performed rituals of golden and silver showers,
Members of the Sangha consecrated the pagoda. The
commander, the ministe,r and wife offered alms to the
members of the Sangha. In the evening, the minister
paid obeisance to Bodhitahtaung Sayadaw in Monywa and
inspected construction of standing Buddha image.

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Myanmar delegation arrives back

YANGON, 23 June - The Myanmar delegation led by
Minister for Labour U Tin Winn, arrived back here by
air this morning after attending the 90th Annual
General meeting of International Labour Organization
held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 3 to 20 June.

They were welcomed back at Yangon International
Airport by Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe,
Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy
Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, departmental
officials and families. of delegation members. the
delegation comprised Director-General of the Labour
Department U Soe Nyunt as the representative of the
Government, Vice-President of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win
Aung as the representative of employers, Supervisor
Daw. Nu Nu Lwiit of Myanmar Texkent Garment Factory as
the representative of employees, advisers
Director-General of the Attorney-General's Office Dr
Tun Shin, Director-General of the International
Organizations and Economic Affairs Department of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Win Mra,
Director-General U Khin Maung Yi and Assistant
Director Daw San San of the Labour Department. They
also arrived back on the same flight. Minister U Tin
Winn delivered a speech at the conference on 14 June.

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Myanmar delegation arrives back

YANGON, 23 June - The Myanmar delegation led by
Minister for Education U Than Aung which attended the
opening ceremony of the General Assembly of United
Malays National Organization (UMNO) held in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, on 20 June arrived back here by air
this morning.

The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon
International Airport by Minister for Livestock and
Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Minister at the
Prime Minister's office U Than Shwe, officials of the
USDA, those of boards and departments under the
Ministry of Education and others.

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Minister inspects dual production of oil and natural
gas

YANGON, 23 June - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi
together with officials, inspected Thagyitaung oil and
natural gas field in Pauk Township, Pakokku District,
Magway Division, yesterday morning.

At the briefing hall, oil field General Manager U Ohn
Myint reported to the minister on du~1 production of
crude oil and natural gas extracted from the oil
deposit and the natural gas deposit of Thagyitaung
well No 7. This dual production is the first
accomplishment in the course of Myanma oil history due
to the innovative endeavours of the technicians and
engineers of the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.

Thagyitaung well No ? can produce 260 barrels of crude
oil and 2.04 million cubic feet of natural gas per
day.

The minister, after inspecting the production of oil,
presented cash awards to the staff.

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( 5 ) Commander inspects agriculture, livestock
breeding tasks at local battalion in Thanlyin

YANGON, 23 June   Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, accompanied by No 1 Military Region
commander Col Khin Maung Soe, went to the local
battalion in Thanlyin Township, Yangon South District,
this morning.

The commander inspected agriculture and live-stock
breeding tasks being carried out at the battalion and
gave necessary instructions.

First, the commander inspected breeding of broilers
and layers at the battalion in Thanlyin Township.
Commanding Officer Lt-Col Tin Hlaing Shwe reported on
egg and chicken production and distribution of egg and
chicken to tax-free markets and other markets in
Yangon City. The commander left necessary
instructions.

Next, the commander inspected cultivation of vegetable
patches and gave instructions on vegetables to be put
on the vacant and virgin lands of the battalion,
tamarind, neem, toddy-palm and Thithseint (belleric
myrobalan) to be planted and agriculture and livestock
breeding task to be under-taken on manageable scale by
the battalion, the company families.

Then, the commander saw over the briquette factory of
the battalion which can produce 10,000 briquettes a
day and production process. After hearing the reports
by officials, the eommander attended to their needs.

Afterwards, the commander proceeded to Thanlyin Myoma
Market in Thanlyin and viewed selling and buying of
textile shops, meat, fish and vegetable shops.
Officials reported on facts about the market. The
commander left instructions to the officials on shops
of the market to be kept in hygienic conditions.

Rainy season tree planting ceremony 1 held in Mandalay

YANGON, 23 June - The 4th rainy season tree planting
ceremony 2002 of the Mandalay City Development
Committee was held at Kyweyegon section of Mandalay
ring road in Dawnabwa Ward, Aungmyaythazan Township,
Mandalay, on 21 June Morning

It was attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of central Command
Brig-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of MCDC Mayor Brig-Gen Yan
Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and senior
military officers, Secretary of Mandalay Division
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and
departmental officials and members of social
organizations, totalling over 2000.

The commander and those present planted 2,200 shady
trees on both sides of the road.

Altogether 1,100 neem trees, 1,150 rain trees, 30 of
gold mohur trees, 15 tal trees and five star flower
trees totalling 2,200 saplings, are grown and a total
of 33,200 shady trees have been planted during this
rainy season.

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Commander inspects development tasks, accepts Isuzu
fire engine

YANGON, 23 June - Kachin State Peace and Development
Council Chairman Northern Command Commander Brig-Gen
Maung Maung Swe, together with departmental officials,
met the chairman of Kamong Village Peace and
Development Council, departmental officials and
executives of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association at the hall of Kamong Village Peace and
Development Council Office on 17 June morning.

The commander was reported by. the officials on
construction of No 2 Basic Education Primary School,
Kamong, using US $ 9,200 presented by Kiku war
veterans organization of Japan.

Then, the commander inspected construction site of the
school and gave necessary instructions to the
officials.

The commander, together with Minister for Health
Maj-Gen Ket Sein, visited Kamong People's Hospital and
inspected operation room, medical warehouse, wards and
the minister accepted K 1,976,000 donated by U En Khan
Naw Gya of Myoma Ward in Kamong, for extension of the
station hospital at the hall of the hospital.

Afterwards, the minister presented medicines to the
officials for the station hospital. The commander and
party then proceeded to San pya fish breeding camp No
1 and the 100 acres of modem highland farn1ing in
Lonkhin Village tract, Phakant Township and attended
to the needs. In the evening, the commander, the
minister and party inspected Lonkhin Station Hospital
and the minister presented medicine for the hospital.

After that, they met the chairn1an and members of
Township Peace and development Council, township level
departmental officials, towns elders, jade
entrepreneurs and executives of USDA at the hall of
Phakant Township Peace and Development Council office
and made speeches.

The minister accepted K 5.3 million donated by the
jade entrepreneurs in Phakant Township for the trust
fund of Myitkyina People's Hospital. The commander
then accepted K 6.4 million donated by wellwishers for
.the trust fund of Myitkyina Abbots Training School.
Then, well wishers were presented certificates of
honour.

On 18 June morning, the commander and the minister
visited Nanhmaw in Phakant Township. They inspected
the 3000-ton jade block and attended the opening of
the 25-bed township hospital.

The commander made a speech and accepted the documents
related to the Isuzu fire engine worth K 7 million
donated by U Yin Chauk of Sein Shwe Wah Co Ltd to
Phakant Township Fire Prevention Group. The ceremony
came to a close with the skills demonstration of
fire-fighter.

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( 6 ) Commander attends opening of USDA management
multiplier course for executives

YANGON, 23 June - The opening ceremony of the
Management Multiplier Course No 2 tor Executives of
Yangon East District Union Solidarity and Development
Association was held at the hall of Yangon Division
USDA office this morning with an address by Patron of
Yangon Division USDA Chainnan of Yangon Division Reace
and Development Council C9mmander of Yangon command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Also present at the ceremony were Central Executive
Committee members of Union Solidarity and development
Association Col Tin Hlaing and Col Maung Pa, Commander
of No 3 Military Region Col Yan Naing Oo, Chairman of
Yangon East District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Aung Pyae, Secretary U Aye Myint and executives
of Yangon Division Union
Solidarity and Development Association, course
instructors and trainees.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech on
the purpose of the opening of management multiplier
courses. Then, Union Solidarity and Development
Association CEC member Yangon Division in-charge Col
Tin Hlaing explained the objectives and future tasks
of the association.

Afterwards, in-charge of Yangon Division USDA CEC Col
Maung Pa and Yangon East District Union Solidarity and
Development Association Secretary U Tin Aung accepted
the donation of wellwishers and presented certificates
of honour to them.

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( 7 ) Minister views commemorative sports activities

YANGON, 23 June - Chainnan of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
viewed the sports activities held in commemoration of
the Olympic Day by Myanmar Hockey Federation in
Theinbyu Hockey Pitch this morning.

Also present at the ceremony were Vice-Chairman of
Myanmar Olympic Committee Brig-Gen Maung Nyo,
President of Myanmar Hockey Federation Commander of No
4 Military Region Commandant of Defence Services
Records Office Brig-Gen Myo Myint, the deputy
director-general and directors of the Sports and
Physical Education Department, member of the Panel of
Leading Patrons of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation
Daw Aye Aye and executives and guests.

President of Myanmar Hockey Federation Brig-Gen Myo
Myint made a speech and formally opened the hockey
matches.

Then, New Generation Youth team A and team B and two
Selected Myanmar teams played demonstration matches.

Afterwards, the minister and the president of the
federation presented prizes to the teams.

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Sports contests to mark Olympic Day held

YANGON, 23 June - Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
participated in the mass walk race to mark the 2002
Olympic Day this morning.

Also participating in the walk race were Vice-Chairman
of MOC Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo and
members, members of the Panel of patrons of the
Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, officials of the
Ministry of Sports and the Myanmar Track & Field
Federation, Myanmar Motion Picture and Music Asiayons,
Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, athletes and
students.

They started their way in front of the grand stand of
Aung San Stadium and ended at the eastern entrance to
Aung San Stadium through Yangon Zoological Gardens
Road and Upper Pansodan Street.

Then, the minister and party presented prizes to
winners in the 10-km race. Similarly, Patron Daw Aye
Aye of MWSF, MOC member Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and
Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo presented
prizes to winners in. the women's and men's 10-km
race. The minister presented prizes to the winners in
the men' s open race.

Afterwards, the minister and party watched the
traditional tug-of-war contest. Director of
Resettlements Brig-Gen Aung Thein and Chairperson Daw
Mi Mi Khin presented prizes to the winners. Similarly,
the volley hall, the chinlon demonstration and the
tennis event were held at respective places.

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( 8 ) Respects paid to doyen film artistes

YANGON, 23 June - The 39th ceremony to pay respects to
doyen film artistes of Myanma Motion Picture Asiayon
was held at MMPA meeting hall on Wingaba Road this
morning.

At the ceremony, those present paid respects to aged
film artistes.

Then, on behalf of the elderly, Bogale Tint Aung gave
a speech.

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( 9 ) Drug trafficker gets 15 years

YANGON, 23 June - On 2 May 200 1 , a combined team
comprising members of local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, searched
a Nissan truck with number plates Ga/4599 en route
from Mandalay at Kyun Creek Bridge in Tawkyweinn and
seized 26 polythene bags including ephedrine powder
weighing 518 kilos.

In connection with the case, Tawkyweinn Police Station
opened the case against Tun Tun Oo, 28, son of U Tin
Ria of the comer of 36th a.nd 73rd Streets,
Sekkyanwezin Ward, I Chanmyathazi Township, under
section 19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.

Bago District Court sentenced him to 15 years,
imprisonment under section 19 (A) on 17 May 2002.

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385 stimulant tablets seized

YANGON, 23 June - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Myitkyina Special
Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, searched a van
with number plates Tha/1786 on its way from Phakant to
Tannagan Village at Tannagan check point on 11 June
and seized Ma Jabu together with 385 stimulant
tablets.

Action is being taken against Ma Jabu, 36, daughter of
U Zaw Taung of Seikmu Village, Ward-4, Phakant
Township and her accomplices Ma Lahtaw Aphan, 34,
daughter of U Bauk Naw of Seikmu Village, Ward-2,
Phakant Township and Ma Lu Ouan, 30, daughter of U A
Bon Gannaw of Bazanchauk Village, Phakant Township,
under section 15/19(A)/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.

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