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Myanmar Burns $600 Million in Seized Drugs on UN Day

6/26/2026

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Authorities destroyed over $600 million of seized drugs on June 26, 2026, for the UN International Day Against Drug Abuse.
Yangon incinerated about $321 million as part of a nationwide burn of over 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Lt. Col. Aung Myat Soe said the destroyed value is over twice last year’s after Shan State seizures.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army will destroy about $5.5 million of seized drugs in its area.

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Authorities destroyed over $600 million of seized drugs on June 26, 2026, for the UN International Day Against Drug Abuse.
Yangon incinerated about $321 million as part of a nationwide burn of over 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Lt. Col. Aung Myat Soe said the destroyed value is over twice last year’s after Shan State seizures.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army will destroy about $5.5 million of seized drugs in its area.