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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday February 10, 2003)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday February 10, 2003)
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1. Union Flag arrives in Yangon East District
Thousands of people welcome Union Flag along route
Dagon Myothit (South) Township Sports Grounds
thronged with those who salute Union Flag
2. Union Day exhibition continues
3. Co-op Ministry holds coord meeting
4. Dry Day inspection teams discharge duties
5. Commander inspects tax-free markets
in Yangon City
6. A & I Minister inspects dams
7. Title recipient artistes honoured
8. PBANRDA Minister attends work
coordination meeting
9. Union Day delegates visit downtown Yangon
10. Minister inspects railroad section
and Sittaung Bridge
11. All private banks under supervision of Ministry of
Finance & Revenue to continue to provide banking
services with momentum for economic
development of the State
12. Talks on violence against women held
13. Entries invited to 58th Anniversary Armed Forces
Day Commemorative Photo Competition
14. Dinner hosted to Union Day delegates
15. News from the Districts
16. Technological Advisory Committee for global
leprosy elimination meets
17. Drug traffickers sentenced
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1. Union Flag arrives in Yangon East District
Thousands of people welcome Union Flag along route
Dagon Myothit (South) Township Sports Grounds
thronged with those who salute Union Flag
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The Union Flag, which stopped over at
Gyobyu Sports Grounds, was conveyed by flag relay
teams and the Union Boat from Taikkyi Township to
Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon East District,
this morning, and then Chairman of Yangon South
District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung
Pyay planted it in the silver bowl on the stage at the
sports grounds in Dagon Myothit (South) Township at
10.5 am.
The ceremony to carry the Union Flag from Taikkyi to
Dagon Myothit (South) was held at Gyobyu Sports Ground
this morning. Secretary of the Sub-committee for
putting up posters and State and Division emblems Head
of Engineering Department (Building) of Yangon City
Development Committee U Zaw Win, Joint-Secretary U Win
Than and members, local authorities, executives of
NGOs and local people attended it.
First, the local people together with the Guard of
Honour of Phugyi Station saluted the flag. Meanwhile,
the military band of Phugyi Station played the
national anthem.
At 6.40 am, Chairman of Yangon North District Peace
and Development Council Lt-Col San Matu took out the
flag from the silver bowl on the stage at Gyobyu
Sports Ground. Flanked by the four officers of
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and Myanmar Police Force
and Union nationals, Lt-Col San Matu carried the flag
to the archway of the sports grounds and handed over
it to Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyay.
Then, Lt-Col Aung Pyay conveyed the flag and planted
it in the silver bowl on board the Union Boat.
Next, the Union Flag was carried by the Union Boat
from Taikkyi Township to the archway in Dagon Myothit
(South) Township through Yangon-Pyay Road, Khayaybin
junction, No 3 Highway, Thudhamma Road, North Okkalapa
Roundabout, Khemathi Road, Dagon Myothit Bridge,
Sethmu Road, Bohmu Ba Htoo Road, Pyidaungsu Road and
at the junction of roads in Dagon Myothit (South) and
(North) townships.
The Union Flag was accorded a rousing welcome along
the route by vast multitude of the people, members of
Ward and Taikkyi, Hmawby, Mingaladon, North Okkalapa
and Dagon Myothit (North) Township Peace and
Development Councils, members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association, War Veterans
Organizations, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, MPF
and Tatmadawmen of Phugyi, Hmawby and Mingaladon
Stations.
On arrival at the archway in Dagon Myothit (South)
Township, Lt-Col Aung Pyay took out the flag from the
silver bowl carried it flanked by the four officers of
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and MPF and Union
nationals. Then, he handed over the flag to Chairman
of Dagon Myothit (South) Peace and Development Council
U Khin Zaw, on Pyidaungsu Road.
Next, U Khin Zaw handed over the flag to South
Okkalapa Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Mya Aung again.
Afterwards, the Union Flag was conveyed by relay teams
of Dagon Myothit (South) Township MCWA, Yankin
Township Peace and Development Council, Thingangyun
Township Peace and Development Council, Dagon Myothit
(South) Township Fire Services Department, Thaketa
Township Peace and Development Council, Dawbon
Township Peace and Development Council, Dagon Myothit
(South) Township Red Cross Battalion, Tamway Township
Peace and Development Council, Pazundaung Township
Peace and Development Council, Dagon Myothit (South)
WVO, Botahtaung Township Peace and Development
Council, Mingala Taungnyunt Township Peace and
Development Council.
Later, the flag was carried by relay teams of Yangon
East District Red Cross Brigade, North Okkalapa
Township Peace and Development Council, Dagon Myothit
(North) Peace and Development Council, Dagon Myothit
(Seikkan) Township Peace and Development Council,
Yangon East District Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Dagon
Myothit (East) Peace and Development Council, Yangon
East District Education Department and Dagon Myothit
(South) Peace and Development Council. Then, the Union
Flag was handed over to Yangon East District USDA
Secretary U Tin Aung at the sports grounds in Dagon
Myothit (South) Township.
Meanwhile, the Mingala Drum troupe of Dagon Myothit
(Seikkan) BEPS No 2 and the band of Shwepaukkan BEHS
No 6 played music.
U Tin Aung and party carried the flag and handed it
over to Lt-Col Aung Pyay in front of the grand stand
of the grounds. Flanked by the four officers of
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and Union nationals,
Lt-Col Aung Pyay carried the flag and planted it in
the silver bowl on the stage at the sports grounds in
Dagon Myothit (South) Township at 10.5 am.
The Guard of Honour of Yangon Command and the local
people saluted the Union Flag to the strains of the
National Anthem played by the military band
representing Yangon Command.
The local people thronged the sports grounds to salute
the Union Flag. This evening, Shwewawin Anyeint troupe
performed entertainment to the audience. Shops which
sell household and personal goods and medicines were
packed with customers.
The eight-township physical culture contest of Yangon
North District was held at Gyobyu Sports Grounds
yesterday and officials presented prizes to the
respective winners.
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2. Union Day exhibition continues
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The 56th Anniversary Union Day
Exhibition continued at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U
Wisara Road for the third day today.
The exhibition was visited by departmental heads,
Union Day delegates from states and divisions, Members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association,
students, teachers, monks and people totaling over
5,000.
At the exhibition, Sarpay Beikman book shop and News
and Periodicals Enterprise book shop are selling books
at reasonable prices.
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3. Co-op Ministry holds coord meeting
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The Ministry of Co-operatives held the
third four-monthly coordination meeting at the meeting
hall of the ministry on Bogyoke Aung San Street here
this morning, attended by Minister for Co-operatives
Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and officials.
The director-general of the Cooperative Department
reported on progress of the department, tasks being
carried out by State/Division Cooperative Departments
and future tasks. The director-general of Cottage
Industries Department and the managing director of
Cooperative Export Import Enterprise also reported on
work progresses.
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4. Dry Day inspection teams discharge duties
Yangon, 9 Feb ? Chairman of the Dry Day Supervisory
Committee Minister at the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman?s Office Lt-Gen Min Thein,
Vice-Chairman Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint
and committee members, divided into two groups,
supervised the Dry Day inspection teams which are
discharging duties here today.
The teams checked Dry Day Pass, driver licence, wheel
tax and wearing of departmental uniforms of vehicles
of Tatmadaw and department concerned at the main
points of the city from 6 am to 6 pm. The also checked
the vehicles violating traffic rules.
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5. Commander inspects tax-free markets
in Yangon City
Yangon, 9 Feb? Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected sales at tax-free markets
in Yangon City this morning and gave necessary
instructions to officials.
At 8.30 am, the commander and No 1 Military Region
Commander Col Tint Hsan arrived at Yankin Tax-free
Market near the Ministry of Industry-2 on Kaba Aye
Pagoda Road in Yankin Township. They were welcomed
there by District Commissioner U Aung Win Oo of
General Administration Department, Chairman of Rice
and Paddy Wholesalers Association U Nyein and
officials of Yangon City Development Committee.
Then, the commander and party inspected sales of
vegetables, meat, fish, egg, groceries, rice and
personal goods at the market and gave necessary
instructions to officials. Next, the commander and
party proceeded to Tamway Tax-free Market on
Kyaikkasan Road in Tamway Township. They saw over
sales of goods at the market. The commander cordially
conversed with shopkeepers and customers and fulfilled
their needs.
On arrival at Hanthawady Tax-free Market at the
junction of Hanthawady and Kyundaw Streets in Kamayut
Township, the commander and party were welcomed by No
3 Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing Oo, Yangon
West District Peace and Development Council Chairman
Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein and officials.
Then, the commander and party inspected sales of
vegetables, meat, fish, egg and groceries at the
market and attended to their needs. Afterwards, they
went to the tax-free market on Pantaya Road in Dagon
Township and looked into sales of goods at the market.
The commander gave instructions to officials. He said
shopkeepers are allowed to sell vegetables, meat and
fish at the shops of the respective markets free of
charge. Therefore, shopkeepers are to sell goods at
reasonable price. In addition, emphasis is to be
placed on keeping the markets clean, he said.
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6. A & I Minister inspects dams
Yangon, 9 Feb ? Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, inspected regional
development tasks in Bago and Mandalay Divisions on 7
February.
In meeting with farmers, the minister and party urged
them to abide by estate rules and regulations in
carrying out agricultural tasks.
The minister and party then arrived at No 5 Sugar Mill
at Myohla in Taungoo District, Bago Division.
Officials explained operation of factory and future
tasks. They then inspected the running of the mill.
Then, the minister and party inspected Chaung Magyi
Dam (Myohla) project site and Director U Maung Maung
Tin explained construction of the spillway of the main
dam and the control tower.
Next, the minister and party arrived at No 4 Sugar
mill in Taung Sin Aye and discussed purchase of sugar
cane and transportation matters and inspected
production process of sugar.
The minister and party in the afternoon proceeded to
Yan Aung Myin Dam project site being undertaken by
construction group 5 of Irrigation Department and
inspected progress of works.
In the evening they arrived at Chaung Magyi Dam, one
mile away from Kyet Suaing village in Pyinmana. The
dam is being undertaken by the construction group-4 of
the Irrigation Department. Later, the they inspected
the design of the main dam and irrigating areas.
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7. Title recipient artistes honoured
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The artistes on whom titles were
conferred by the State Peace and Development Council
were honoured by Myanmar Thabin Asiayon at a ceremony
held at the Ahlon Township Hall on Hninzi Street in
Ahlon Township this morning.
Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung attended the
ceremony and presented cash and gifts to the title
recipient artistes.
First, master of ceremonies Secretary of MTA (Central)
U Aung Tin Win and Vice-Chairman U Ye Dwe explained
the purpose of holding the ceremony.
Then, officials read out the biography of Excellent
Performance in the Field of Arts Title (First Class)
recipients Patron of MTA U Shwe Daung Nyo (a) U Nyan
and Chairman U Sein Aung Min and Excellent Performance
in Social Field (Second Class) Title recipient
Vice-Chairman U Sein Hla Myaing. Later, Minister
Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt and
Director-General U Kyaw Win presented cash and gifts
to the title recipient artistes.
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8. PBANRDA Minister attends work
coordination meeting
Yangon, 9 Feb?Minister for Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein
Nyunt addressed the work coordination meeting of the
ministry and departments being held at the meeting
hall of Development Affairs Department on Thanhlyetson
Road in Botahtaung Township this morning.
In his address, Minister Col Thein Nyunt said that the
respective officials are to make an assessment of
tasks they had already carried out and remedial
measures had to be taken; that it was necessary to pay
constant attention to the successful implementation
of the tasks assigned by the ministry; that proper tax
is to be collected so as to be able to undertake the
development measures and to effectively serve the
interest of the taxpayers. The respective development
committees are implementing rural development tasks
such as construction of bridges and roads and water
supply facilities, and officials concerned had to make
earnest efforts for timely completion of the tasks, he
said. In addition, measures had to be taken for
enabling the city dwellers to live with peace of mind
in healthy environment. To ensure effective use of the
machinery in implementing the tasks, maintenance work
had to be taken for their durability, he said and
urged officials to strive together in growing kitchen
crops and to make field trips right down to grassroots
level.
Then, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin gave instructions on
development tasks and engineering measures. Next, the
respective directors-general reported on progress of
work in their relevant sectors. Afterwards, the
respective directors reported to the minister on work
being carried out in their regions, and the meeting
ended in the afternoon.
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9. Union Day delegates visit downtown Yangon
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The traditional cultural delegation
members of States and Divisions and USDA member Union
Day delegates who are here to attend the 56th
Anniversary Union Day Ceremony visited Yangon downtown
this morning.
At 8.30 am, they arrived at National Indoor Stadium-1
in Thuwunna. Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint extended
greetings. General Secretary of MOC Director-General
of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung
Htaik explained construction of playgrounds and
gymnasiums.
Then, commemorative pennants were exchanged.
Next, athletes of Myanmar Martial Arts Federation,
Myanmar Chinlon Federation, Myanmar Karatedo
Federation, Myanmar Acrobats Federation and Myanmar
Wushu Federation demonstrated sports skills.
In the afternoon, the study group members visited the
Union Day Exhibition at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U
Wisara Road. After exchanging commemorative pennants,
the study group members had the documentary photo
taken at the exhibition.
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10. Minister inspects railroad section
and Sittaung Bridge
Yangon, 9 Feb ? Minister for Rail Transportation
Maj-Gen Aung Min, inspected along the railroad
between Yangon and Theinzayat Stations by DRC
yesterday morning.
The minister inspected maintenance of railroad section
between Pazundaung and Mahlwagon Stations. He also
inspected Ngamoeyeik Bridge and gave necessary
instructions.
The minister and party arrived at Sittaung Bridge at
11.45 am. He inspected the bridge and repair of
approach structures and left necessary instructions.
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11. All private banks under supervision of Ministry of
Finance & Revenue to continue to provide banking
services with momentum for economic
development of the State
Yangon, 9 Feb ? A new year reception was hosted to
entrepreneurs who are doing business with Asia Wealth
Bank at Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 6 pm
today.
At the reception, Vice-Chairman U Aik Tun said private
banks including AWB, unlike economic services, are
organized systematically according to rules and
regulations of the Central Bank of Myanmar and the
Financial Institutions of Myanmar Law. The private
banks are firmly performing financial services under
close supervision and with the backing of the CBM
according to the law. Then, AWB Managing Director U
Aung Zaw Naing explained that the private banks
including AWB are carrying out banking services in
accordance with stipulated financial strength in line
with the rules, regulations and disciplines laid down
by the Central Bank of Myanmar. Later, the guests were
served with dinner.
In implementing the economic objectives of the State,
all the private banks under the supervision of the
Ministry of Finance and Revenue continue to undertake
banking services with momentum for economic
development of the State.
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12. Talks on violence against women held
Yangon, 9 Feb ? Under the supervision of Myanmar Women
Entrepreneurs Association, talks on violence against
women were held at the office of MWEA in Dagon
Township this morning.
MWEA founder Adviser Prof Daw Yi Yi Myint and Adviser
Prof Daw Khin Aye Win gave talks on violence against
women on the occasion. They then replied to the
queries raised by those present.
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13. Entries invited to 58th Anniversary Armed Forces
Day Commemorative Photo Competition
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition
Organizing Work Committee has already announced that
it will hold the photo competition.
The titles of colour photo competitions are
?Developing Myanmar? and ?Preserving Cultural
Heritage? and the four entries can be presented for
each title. Entries must be print photos by the size
of at least 10 by 12 inches. Those who won the first,
second and third prizes in the previous years will be
categorized into a separated group and there will be a
great chance for new competitions.
Data and captions are to be described in a separate
sheet of paper and to be attached to the entries.
Entries must be won creation and must not be
prize-winning works in any other competitions.
handsome prizes will be presented to first, second and
third prize winners as well as consolation prizes
winners of each competitions.
The first, second and third prizes will be presented
at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day to be held in Yangon on 27 March 2003. The
consolation prizes will be presented at the
Anniversary Armed Forces Day ceremonies at the
respective military commands. Entries are to be send
to Director U Tun Min of Information and Public
Relations Department, 22-24, Pansodan Street, Yangon,
before 14 February 2003.
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14. Dinner hosted to Union Day delegates
Yangon, 9 Feb ? Heads of the government departments
hosted dinner to the members of traditional cultural
troupes from states and divisions and USDA members,
who are currently here to attend the 56th Anniversary
Union Day ceremony, at their residences and presented
gifts to them yesterday evening.
Union Solidarity and Development Association Central
Executive Committee member Deputy Minister for Home
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung hosted dinner to
the Union Day delegates from Kayin State at his
residence and presented gifts to them.
Similarly, Director-General of Myanmar Police Force
Brig-Gen Khin Yi hosted dinner to the Union Day
delegates from Chin and Shan States; Managing Director
U U Thein Maung of Myanma Textile Industries, Managing
Director U Kyaw Myint of Myanma Foodstuff Industries,
Managing Director U Than Shwe of Myanma Paper and
Chemical Industries, Managing Director Col Soe Yi of
Myanma Ceramics Industries, Managing Director U Myint
Oo of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries and Managing
Director U Thaik Tun of Myanma General and Maintenance
Industries under the Ministry of Industry-1 and their
families to the Union Day delegates; Director-General
of Cooperatives Department under the Ministry of
Cooperatives U Soe Win and family to delegates from
Kachin, Mon and Shan States; Director-General of
Cottage Industries Department U Sein Than and family
to delegates from Chin State and Taninthayi Division,
Managing Director of Cooperatives Exports and Imports
Enterprise Daw Khin Swe Soe and family to delegates
from Chin State and Taninthayi Division; Officer on
Special Duty Brig-Gen Myo Tin and departmental
officials of the Ministry of Transports to Union Day
delegates on Bala Kyaw Gaung Vessel; and
Director-General of Immigration and National
Registration Department Col Maung Htay and family to
Union Day delegates and presented gifts to them.
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15. News from the Districts
Rural late rite road put into service in Kawa
Kawa-Htongyi Jetty rural late rite road was put into
service in Kawa Township on 4 January. Township level
officials formally opened the road. The 2,200 feet
long late rite road was built at a cost of over K 1.5
million.
Tube-well opened in Magway
A ceremony to open the tube-well was held in Thamandaw
(North) Village, Magway Township, on 17 January.
Secretary of Township Union Solidarity and Development
Association U Khin Maung Swe and officials opened the
tube-well. Union of Myanma Economic Holdings Ltd
donated K 500,000 for sinking the tube-well and
workers of Magway Division and Township Development
Affairs Committee sank it.
Respects paid to teachers in Yesagyo
Old students of Yesagyo Basic Education High School No
1 paid respects to teachers for the fifth time at the
school on 14 January. OK Rice Brokerage owner U Nyein
and Daw Ohn Kyin and family and other old students
presented a bag of rice each and gifts to 55 teachers.
Wall magazine opened in Tachilek
Organized by Tachilek District Information and Public
Relations Department, the opening of the wall magazine
and photo show in conjunction with a talks on dynamism
of patriotic spirit and flourishing and vitalization
of Union Spirit was held at Panhat Village BEMS,
Mongkoe Village-tract, Tachilek Township, on 15
January.
Nyaungdon BEHS No 2 gets laboratory
Hailing the 56th Anniversary Union Day, the laboratory
of Nyaungdon Basic Education High School No 2 was
opened at the school on 4 February. Officials
presented certificates of honour to wellwishers. The
local people have spent K 4.2 million including K
900,000 of the Ministry of Education on the
construction of the lab.
Multiplier library science course concluded in Lashio
The multiplier library science course No 1/2003
concluded at the library of the Lashio District
Information and Public Relations Department on 15
January. Lashio District Police Force Police Lt-Col
Maung Kyaing and officials presented prizes to
respective outstanding trainees.
Commander inspects kitchen crops and vegetables
patches
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council
Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint
Aung inspected cultivation of kitchen crops and
vegetables in Shangyi Village, Kyaikmaraw Township, on
19 January. Similarly, kitchen crops and vegetables
are being grown in Kalaing Kanaing, Shanywagyi,
Shanywalay, Changon, Myagon, Apaw, Alei, Mwehauk and
Kyungon village of the township.
K 3m donated to building of monastic education
The cash donation for building of new school building
of Monastic Education School in Zayangyi Village of
Namhsan Township was held at the house of Ayeetaung on
68th Street in Mandalay on 30 January. Ayeetaung U
Kyaw Thein-Daw Kywe Kywe donated K 3 million to
Zayangyi Village Dana Parami Association Secretary U
Aung Gyi.
Rice donated to members of the Sangha in Kyaiklat
Wellwishers offered 631 bags of rice to 1,210 members
of the Sangha and 40 nuns at the Tazaung of Tilawka
Marazein Pagoda in Kyaiklat Township on 1 February.
Udaung Rice Mill owner U Kin Han-Daw Kyin Than and
family donated K 100,000 for the funds of ?soon? to
Pyapon District Peace and Development Council
Secretary Maj Tin Htay.
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16. Technological Advisory Committee for global
leprosy elimination meets
Yangon, 9 Feb ? The Technological Advisory Committee
for the global leprosy elimination held a meeting at
Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning.
The present situation in implementing global leprosy
elimination and difficulties in works, medical
check-up of leprosy disease, finding of patients,
experience of Myanmar and effective treatment given to
the patients were discussed. The meeting will continue
tomorrow.
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17. Drug traffickers sentenced
Yangon, 9 Feb ? A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Tachilek Special Anti-Drug
Squad, on 1 September 2002 seized 360 stimulants
tablets from Lodo, 24, son of U Aerjay, at Lwesaton
village of Haunglek Village-tract in Tachilek
Township. Tachilek Police Station filed him under
Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.
On 24 December, Tachilek District Court sentenced him
to five years? imprisonment under Section 15 and 15
years imprisonment under Section 19 (A) separately.
Similarly, a combined team comprising members of
Yangon Anti-Drug Squad and local intelligence unit,
acting on a tip-off, searched the house of That Naing
Win (a) Kar Del of No 30, 4th floor, 121st Street, Ye
Dwin Gon Ward, Mingala Taungnyunt Township on 29 June
and discovered 191 stimulants tablets.
In connection with the case, Mingala Taungnyunt Police
Station filed him under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
On 12 January 2002, Yangon East District Court handed
down 20 years? imprisonment on him under Section 19
(A).
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