Two detainees from Maw Ka Nin released after paying more than 50 million MMK to army

August 12, 2025

HURFOM: On June 21^st, 2025, the junta’s army arrested three men who were abusing drugs at a betel nut plantation in Kyoe Tha Dar village nearby Maw Ka Nin village, Ye Township, Mon State.

After the arrest, the three men were detained in the Mawlamyine based Southeast Military Command. The army said, those who could pay a ransom would be released, and those who could not would be sent to the military training for conscripts.

Among three detainees, two were released on August 2^nd after paying more than 50 million MMK to the army, according to local sources.

“The army has been arresting drug dealers at the moment. Then, they detain them at the Southeast Command and demand money for their release. Those who can pay the full amount of money will be released but those who are unable to pay the money will be forced into military conscription,” said a Maw Ka Nin villager.

Pay Lay, an 18-year-old man who could not afford the payment was sent to the military training for conscripts and has not had any contact with his family members as of today.

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