KNU arrests two drug abusers and extorts 40 million

July 31, 2024

HURFOM: On July 18th, 2024, the Karen National Union arrested two young drug abusers from 60 Mile village, Yar Phu village track, Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division. According to local sources, the KNU extorted 40 million MMK from them.

30-year-old Ko Yone and 25-year-old Ko Ah Pae were arrested at their home by the 6th Brigade of the KNU after being accused of abusing illicit drugs/ WY tablets.

“They were not beaten or tortured, but the KNU demanded 40 million MMK for their release. We apologized and after some negotiation with the high-ranking officials, we paid 30 million MMK for their release,” said a mother of one of the victims.

After making the payment, the two were released on July 20th, 2024.

On May 11th, 2024, three young men from Thar Yar Mon village, Yebyu Township were arrested by the KNU at their home under the same accusation and the KNU demanded one million MMK for each.

“Some KNU authorities and village administrators are cooperating to make extra money. Even drug dealers need recommendations from the KNU to sell drugs,” said a local source from Yebyu Township.

The 4rth and 6th Brigades of the Karen National Union are active in Yebyu Township, Tenasserim Division.

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