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YANGON, 30 Dec - Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), deputy ministers, officials of the SPDC Office, departmental heads and officials left here by air on 28 December morning and arrived at Myintkyina Airport in Kachin State.

The Prime Minister and party were welcomed there by Kachin State PDC Chairman Northern Command Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Commander of Myintkyina Air Base Brig-Gen Bo Kyi, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San Tun, military officers, peace negotiator Dr Hse Bwe John and officials, national race leader of Kachin State Special Region-1 U Za Khan Ting Ring and members, national race leader of the Special Region-2 U La Mon Tu Gyaing and members, traditional cultural troupe members and local nationals.

At the lounge of the airport Director U Win Oo of the Department of Civil Aviation reported to the Prime Minister on upgrading of Myikyina Airport, extended construction of airport building and arrangements for keeping the rooms in proper order at the airport for the convenience of passengers. Superintending Engineer U Than Nyunt Win of Public Works reported on tarring of road between the airport runway and apron and upgrading of the runway with the length of 6000 feet and width of 150 feet. The Prime Minister gave necessary instructions.

The Prime Minister and party went to Putao Airport where they were welcomed by Tactical Operation Commander Col Khaing Soe, local authorities, departmental staff, traditional cultural troupe members and local national people. On arrival at Dothtan Basic Education School in Putao, the Prime Minister heard reports by Headmaster U Dain Khan Da Wi on progress in construction of the two-storey school building measuring 170-foot by 30-foot by academic and staff affairs. The Prime Minister attended to needs for the rapid completion of the building soonest. Next, the Prime Minister inspected the construction tasks.

The Prime Minister and party proceeded to Nagmon in Putao District by helicopter where local authorities and local nationals welcomed them.

The Prime Minister met with Township PDC members, departmental employees and townselders at the hall of Nagmon. Township PDC Chairman U Tun Mya reported on implementation of the guidelines given by the Prime Minister on education, health, construction of retransmission station and hydel power station, high yield of paddy and construction of roads and bridges during his visit to Nagmon on 26 April 2003. He also reported on arrangements for regional development and requirements.

After hearing the reports, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt gave instructions. He said:

It is necessary to extend the sown acreage of crops to ensure sufficient local consumption. Officials are to organize the local people into growing tea on a commercial basis as the crop is the most suitable for the region. Moreover, agricultural techniques should be provided and strains of crops disbursed.

Departmental heads are to make all-out efforts to ensure regional development, economic boost, and higher living standard of the local people, he said.

Next, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt presented a set of computer, a set of television and an inverter donated to the Nagmon basic education high school through township education officer U Yan Aye, and clothes donated to local people through an official of the township.

Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt presented TVs donated by the Work Committee for development of Border Areas and National Races through ward and village representatives.

Later, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party visited Nagmon Theravada Buddha Missionary School, where he paid homage to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indakañana and Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ottara and presented cash donations and provisions to them.

On arrival at Pannandin town in Nagmon township, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed by the administrative officer of the town, departmental staff, national cultural dance troupes and locals.

The Prime Minister met with departmental staff and townselders at the assembly hall in the town. At the meeting, officials reported to the Prime Minister on office buildings, measures for education, health, agriculture, transportation and electricity, and regional development activities.

After hearing the reports, the Prime Minister attended to the requirements for education, health, transportation and local rice sufficiency. The Prime Minister also presented a set of computer, a television, a video cassette player, and an inverter donated to the Pannandin basic education high school through the headmaster.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, ministers and deputy ministers also presented television, TV receiver, sewing machines, medicines, clothes, sweaters, blankets, and salt to departmental staff and local national people. Later, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party posed for a group photo together with departmental staff and local national people.

The Prime Minister and party arrived back Putao by helicopter in the evening. Next, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party went to 100-bed Putao People's Hospital, where they were welcomed by hospital officials.

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt looked into the newly-constructed operation theatre, modern surgical equipment, and the repair of the hospital. He later chose a plot to build more hospital buildings on and gave instructions to officials.

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party arrived at Khakaborazy National Park in Putao constructed by the Ministry of Forestry, where he inspected samples of orchids, species of butterflies and birds, and posters, photos and papers on natural environment conservation and wildlife protection activities at the educational booth for natural environmental conservation.

The Prime Minister and party also visited the development training school for nationalities youth of border areas. The Prime Minister and party inspected the alter and hostel at the school. At the training hall, the Prime Minister and party were entertained with songs. Next, the schoolmaster reported on the goal of the school and activities being carried out. After hearing the reports, the Prime Minister urged school officials to realize the objectives of the school to the full. Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party presented exercise books and uniforms for 74 students.

Afterwards, Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt and party arrived at Khakaborazy Yeiktha in Putao. On 29 December, the Prime Minister met with local authorities, departmental personnel, social organizations, national races leaders and local elders in Putao.

Chairman of Putao District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Myo explained the location, area, climate, land use, monsoon paddy cultivation, per acre yield and food sufficiency of the Putao District.

He also briefed the Prime Minister on cultivation of various crops including oil crop, beans and pulses, industrial crops and perennial crops, farming, education, health and infrastructure development. Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe gave a supplementary report.

Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt looked into the development of multi sectors, saying that he led a team of high level officials to look into the regional development undertakings. Despite the transport difficulties, the team went to Nagmon and Pannandin yesterday, attending to the needs of the brethren living in the remote border areas.

Officials of the State are visiting less developed regions lying in the far corners of the nation, and trying to develop the regions and the social status of the local people, with parental love and family spirit.

Myanmar is a Union in which over 100 national races are residing in harmony.

In the past, the national unity deteriorated and armed opposition broke out, and areas which lacked peace and stability lagged behind in development. Because of poor transport and officials' failure to give close supervision, some regions lacked progress.

Whatever reason might be behind the lack of development in the past, the State has been launching the national development drive covering the entire nation, holding the opinion that it is time the whole Union enjoys harmonious development, without seeing any gaps.

Due to the poor condition of the existing roads and weakness in the departments concerned in implementing the transport facilitation projects arranged by the central, Putao still is a place difficult to reach. Putao has high potentials for eco-tourism development as it is located in the far north of the nation, and having the pristine nature decorated with snow-capped mountain ranges. The State has been making arrangements to build necessary infra-structures as success in the tourist industry may drive the region towards rapid progress.

In this regard, the local people will have to make efforts for development of their economies and region.

As the region's soil is fertile, the local people are required to grow more rice till ensuring regional food sufficiency, while putting land under tea, and fruits including macadamia and walnut, cultivating mush-room species and vegetables for hotel use, extending livestock breeding works, and growing edible oil crops. Moreover, the local people are urged to harmoniously strive for regional peace and stability and development and further strengthening of the Union, while keeping in mind the spirit of unity and Union Spirit. Likewise, the departmental personnel will have to organize the people to develop the regions they are assigned to and to raise the social standard of the locals.

Committees, with the participation of the departments concerned, will be formed to harmoniously implement the task, with collective leadership and responsibility, while all keeping in mind the sense of responsibility .

Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt presented a computer set, a TV set and accessories to Putao BEHS, a TV set and accessories to Doktan BEHS in Putao, a computer set and exercise books to Namhok BEMS Branch in Putao through respective principals.

Next, the General presented gifts to mark the new year to Rawan national race leader U Phone Yah Pe Ram, Lisu national race leader U John Aung and Hkamti Shan national race leader U Saw Win Khun. Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe presented a TV set and accessories to Putao Mamhok BEMS to the headmaster.

After the ceremony, the General and party proceeded to Putao BEHS, where they were welcomed by Headmaster U Chit Hlaing, teachers and students. The General and party viewed the two-storey building constructed with the cash assistance of the State and the people. They inspected the domestic science room, language lab, computer centre and learning centre.

The Prime Minister and party visited Theravada Buddhist Central Missionary Monastery in Putao and paid reverence and presented offertories and cash donations to Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Indacara and members of the Sangha.

The Prime Minister inspected the feasibility for construction of a hotel on Razi Hill in Kaungkataung Ward, Putao.

In the afternoon, they flew to Sumprabum, where they were welcomed by local authorities, departmental personnel and local people.

The Prime Minister met with local authorities, service personnel, members of social organiations and townselders at Banru Hall in the town. At the meeting, Township Chairman U Khin Zaw reported on location, area, climate condition, the number of village-tracts and population of the region, cultivation of paddy, edible oil crops and beans and pulses, condition of food sufficiency and requirements. Departmental personnel also presented requirements sector wise.

The Prime Minister attended to the requirements on education, health, agriculture and road transportation for regional development.

Despite bad weather, the Prime Minister said, he and the ministers came to Sumprabum to fulfil the needs for development. Sumprabum is a beautiful famous hill town in Myanmar. But the town lagged behind in development due to poor transport. Therefore, assistance will be provided for ensuring better transport in the region.

He spoke on arrangements for upgrading Myitkyina-Sumprabum-Putao Road in two years, for upgrading affiliated high school to high school, opening of two primary schools for children in the region, constructing new building for the high school and for supply of medicine and hospital equipment to 50-bed Sumprabum Hospital.

He spoke of the need for service personnel serving in the region to observe codes of conduct of service personnel and regulations and to discharge their respective duties.

He said superior organizations at different levels are to fulfil the needs for service personnel serving in the region of poor transport and to make arrangements for welfare and transfer. Discharging their respective duties conscientiously for the interest of the people contributes towards the security of life of the people, uplift of their living standard and further consolidation of national solidarity.

He urged the departmental personnel to make efforts for regional development after organizing and leading the people in unity.

Next, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt presented a computer, TV set and a VCR for Sumprabum affiliated high school to the headmaster and blankets and clothes donated by Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races for local people to the Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint presented salt and food for local people to the Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council.

Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe presented a cassette recorder, a microphone and a loud speaker to the headmaster. The Prime Minister and party inspected the original building of the affiliated high school in Sumprabum. The Prime Minister gave instructions on upgrading the school to high school level.

The Prime Minister and party inspected construction of new building for 50-bed hospital. In the evening they arrived in Myitkyina.

The Prime Minister and party went to Dhamma Rekkhita Wuntho Kyaungtaik there and paid respects to Sayadaws led by Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajoticadhaja Bhaddanta Silavamsa and presented offertories to the Sayadaws.

The Prime Minister and party proceeded to Myitkyina University where they were welcomed by Rector U Thin Hlaing and faculty members.

Rector U Thin Hlaing reported on academic matters and Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt gave a supplementary report. The Prime Minister gave instructions on construction of the university and civil service affairs. The Prime Minister and party arrived at Malikha Yeiktha.

YANGON, 30 Dec- The opening ceremonies of the power tiller engine factory, foundry plant and ball bearing plant of the Ministry of Industry-2 were held in Indagaw Industrial Zone in Bago Township this morning, attended by Chairman of Industrial Development Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win.

Also present were Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Ko Ko, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, the deputy ministers, Commander of No 77 LID, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments of the Ministry of Industry-2, local authorities and guests.

At the radiator plant, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin reported on construction of farm machinery factories, vehicular machinery factories, aluminium conductor steel reinforced cable factory and ball bearing plants, installation of machines, production of parts, future projects, strength of personnel and measures taken for greening of the industrial zone.

The Secretary-1 said the ministry's opening of advanced industries has given extra impetus to the nation's industrial sector development. The Government has been giving priority not only to development of the State-owned sector, but also the private sector. Under a special programme of the State, the industrialists are systematically studying the State-owned industries at present.

After the end of the programme, workshops will follow to find means to further develop the industrial sector, and to extend cooperation between the State-owned sector and the industrial zones, based on common interest, hoping to achieve meaningful results.

In addition to the efforts of the ministers and the deputy ministers, who are the heads of the respective industrial zones, for zone-wise development, the committees at different levels of the zones concerned will have to make harmonious and greater efforts to contribute towards the progress of the industrial sector.

As the key player in building an industrialized nation, the Ministry of Industry-2 has the duty to lead the private industrial sector development drive.

The Government now has already built the necessary infrastructures in all sectors almost to the full, and the industrial sector needs rapid development.

Officials as well as industrialists will have to make collective and energetic efforts, while keeping in mind the conviction that 2004-2005 is the period during which the industrial sector sees development in leaps and bounds.

Next, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the inscriptions of power tiller engine factory, foundry plant and ball bearing plant.

Director-General of Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning U Khin Maung and Resident Representative of China National Complete Plant Export and Import Corporation Group (COMPLANT) Mr Liu Xiao Nan formally opened the plants.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the plant.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected the samples of power tiller engines and spare parts, Eya-1 power tillers and mini-tractors. They also inspected production of spare parts, functions of machining centre room and engine assembly line.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected test run of the power tiller engines. They were conducted round by Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and officials.

They inspected functions of the heat treatment shop. The power tiller engine factory will manufacture 3,000 18 hp power tiller engines and power tillers each year.

The opening ceremony of the foundry plant was held in front of the plant. Managing Director of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries U Soe Thein and Vice-President of Angelique International Ltd Mr M.P Gupta formally opened the plant. The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the plant.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected the foundry plant.

Similarly, Managing Director U Soe Thein and Vice-President Mr M.P Gupta formally opened the ball bearing plant.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the plant.

The Secretary-1 inspected samples of ball bearing, parts and production.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of aluminium conductor steel reinforced cable factory and installation of machines. Factories and plants are being constructed in 400-acre Indakaw Industrial Zone established by the Ministry of Industry-2.

YANGON, 30 Dec - A ceremony to mark the diamond jubilee of the Universities' Hospital took place on the lawns of the hospital in Kamayut Township here yesterday morning. Present on the occasion were Minister for Education U Than Aung, Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint.

Brig-Gen Myo Myint unveiled the stone plaque marking the diamond jubilee of the hospital. After the ceremony, ministers and guests inspected the hospital. Later, they viewed round the commemorative booths displayed at the hospital. Afterwards, they posed for a documentary photo together with hospital officials.

YANGON, 30 Dec - A coordination meeting of the central work leading committee for the observance of seventh National Environmental Sanitation Week took place at the Health Department on Theinbyu Road here this afternoon, with an address by Chairman of the committee Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint.

Present on the occasion were committee members directors-general of the departments of the ministries concerned, deputy directors-general, departmental officials, members of Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee and NGOs.

Addressing the meeting Minister Dr Kyaw Myint said it was the seventh time ever since the National Environmental Sanitation Week had been launched first in 1998.

The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs was to make arrangements for building fly-proof latrines in all townships and villages of the country in accord with the ninth resolution passed during the 20th meeting of the National Health Committee held on 30 October 1995.

Therefore, he said, officials of the ministries concerned as well as those of NGOs were to actively participate in the environmental sanitation week as they took part in the previous years' activities.

Next, Dr San Shwe Win, Director (Public Health) of the Health Department, reported on the tasks carried out for the sanitation week and future tasks.

Deputy Director (Central Health Education Department) of the Health Planning Department Dr Khin Maung Lwin also reported on arrangements to be made for the seventh national environmental sanitation week. Then, those present took part in the discussions. Later, the minister fulfilled the needs and gave concluding remarks.

YANGON, 30 Dec - The Ministry of Rail Transportation held its fifth coordination meeting for production of spare parts of diesel locomotives and civil engineering signals for Myanma Railways at the Locomotive Shed in Insein Township this morning.

It was attended by Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min, Deputy Minister Thura U Thaung Lwin, departmental heads, officials, entrepreneurs, experts and guests. In the occasion, the minister delivered an address, saying that Myanma Railways contributes 42 per cent towards passenger transportation and 14 per cent towards goods transportation. As nation's development is gaining momentum, the MR is making arrangements for further fulfilling of transport requirements, he added. In his inspection tours of Myitnge Carriage and Wagon Workshop and Ywahtaung Diesel Locomotive Shed in April and Insein Locomotive Shed in May 2003, Head of State Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance on promoting efficiency of MR. The purpose of holding the meeting is to translate the guidance into action, he noted. The previous meeting held on 6 June 2003 decided to invent 33 kinds of electrical spare parts of locomotives. Among them, altogether 13 items have been successfully invented, saving foreign exchange of US 212,389. Continued efforts for producing of the remaining items are expected to meet success soon. Plans are under way to invent some items of signals. Out of 2,941 parts of diesel locomotives, 340 items have been invented successfully in the nation.

Next, officials reported on requirements for production of spare parts. The minister presented certificates of honour to 30 entrepreneurs and experts who invented the spare parts of locomotives. It was followed by a general round of discussions. The minister and the deputy minister also took part in the discussion. After the meeting, the minister and the deputy minister, departmental heads and officials viewed the exhibition of invented locomotive spare parts. The exhibition will be kept open until 8 January 2004.

YANGON, 30 Dec - The fifth annual meeting of Myanmar Fisheries Federation was held at Yuzana Garden Hotel on Alanpya Phaya Road in Dagon Township this morning.

Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein spoke on development of fisheries in five years after formation of the federation.

Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein accepted K 11.7 million for fisheries research development fund of the federation.

Next, Director-General of Fisheries Department U Than Tun delivered an opening speech. Chairman of the federation U Htay Myint extended greetings.

Secretary of the federation U Kyee Ngwe reported on the annual report and financial statement for approval. Officials of the State, Division and District fisheries federation discussed the tasks.

In the evening, a workshop on development of fisheries was held. Officials of the federation and Fisheries Department submitted five papers and participants took part in the discussions.

Minister inspects runway extension projects

YANGON, 30 Dec - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe inspected extension of the runway at Heho Airport yesterday.

The minister observed the runway measuring 8,500-foot by 100-foot, where Boeing 737-200 aircraft can land and take off.

In Kengtung Airport, Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and the minister heard a report on progress in extending the runway. They gave suggestions. The new runway is 7,800 feet long and 75 feet wide. The old one was 4,700-foot by 70-foot.

The minister inspected stockpile of gravel.

YANGON, 30 Dec-Hailing the 56th Anniversary Independence Day, new tarred roads built on self-reliant basis in Yankin township and North Okkalapa Township, Yangon East District, were opened this morning, attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn.

First, new tarred Myananda lane in Ward 13, Yankin Township was opened in front of the archway of the road at 7 am. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and Chairman of the Road Repaving Committee Daw Aye Myint formally opened the lane. The new tarred lane is 960 feet long and 12 feet wide.

Next, new tarred Saikpyoye Padaytha road in Ward 11, Yankin Township was opened in front of the archway of the road. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and Chairman of the Road Repaving Committee U Thaung Myint formally opened the road.

Next, the commander and the mayor sprinkled scented water on the stone inscription of the new road and inspected it. The new tarred road is 1,020 feet long and 15 feet wide.

The ceremony to open new tarred Sabei road built on self-reliant basis in Htawunbe Ward, North Okkalapa Township was held in front of the archway of the road. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and Chairman of the Road Repaving Committee U Kan Tun formally opened the road. The new tarred road is 1,420 feet long and 10 feet wide.

Afterwards, new tarred Hninsi road in Htawunbe Ward, North Okkalapa Township was opened in front of the archway of the road. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and Chairman of the Road Repaving Committee U Aung Myint formally opened the road.

The new tarred road is 1,350 feet long and 10 feet wide.

Next, Khemakyaung road in Htawunbe Ward, North Okkalapa Township was opened.

Secretary of Yangon City Development Committee Col Myint Aung, Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and Chairman of the Road Repaving Committee U Maung Aye formally opened the road.

The new tarred road is 2,150 feet long and 12 feet wide. Likewise, 1st Hninsi street, 2nd Hninsi street, 3rd Hninsi street, 4th Hninsi street, Padamya (middle) street, Padamya (lower) street and Thabye street in Htawunbe Ward, North Okkalapa Township were opened at the same time.

A ceremony to mark the opening of two streets in Yankin Township and of ten streets in North Okkalapa Township was held at the Dhammayon in Htawunbe Ward, North Okkalapa Township.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech.

Next, the chairman of Yankin Township Peace and Development Council and the chairman of North Okkalapa Township Peace and Development Council reported on measures taken for opening of the streets and arrangements for opening of more streets.

Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers who contributed to the funds for building new streets.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and party arrived at the Aungmingalar Highway Bus Terminal. At the supervisory office, In- Charge of the bus terminal U Saw Lin reported on the salient points of the bus terminal.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Linn and party inspected construction of buildings in the compound of the terminal, paving of concrete roads and land preparations for construction of buildings.

Next, the commander and mayor urged officials at different levels to make strenuous efforts to enable the bus terminal to possess the characteristics of a terminal of international level and left the terminal.

YANGON, 30 Dec - U Myint Win while playing together with U Than Tun Aung, U Than Htay and U Myint Soe at the Myanmar Golf Club on 27 December 2003 scored hole-in-one at No 5 hole. He drove from 128 yards away with EV(03) ball and Callaway (96) wood (3).

YANGON, 30 Dec - A combined force of members of local intelligence unit, Myanmat Police Force and special anti-drug squad, acting on a tip-off, searched Nyinat (a) Aik Shan of Lawsiton village-tract, Tangyan, and Nyikar of Mongwa village-tract, Tanyan, on 13 December at the toll gate in Mongphyat.

Altogether 110 heroin blocks weighing 36.63 kilos hidden in the body of their white Toyota Hilux from Nyinam were seized.

Nyikar managed to escape but was nabbed in Sutpalaung village of Kengtung the next day. Action is being taken against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.