A Chin resistance group said Wednesday it arrested members of a rival anti-junta force allegedly transporting narcotics near Falam town, Chin State, exposing further rifts within some Chin armed groups.
The Chinland Defense Force–Hakha said its fighters intercepted the group, which operates under the country’s National Unity Government (NUG), near the Var Bridge on July 8.
The group, also known as CDF–Hakha, told Myanmar Now that its forces seized around 3 million methamphetamine tablets, approximately 110 kilograms of heroin, two rifles, and two mini Starlink devices from two vehicles. Five fighters were arrested during the operation, while two others managed to escape.
CDF—Hakha also claimed to have seized a document authorizing the transport, allegedly signed by the commander of NUG’s Yinmarbin District Battalion 15.Among those arrested were Zaw Naung from Battalion 14, Arkar Phyo—a former Battalion 10 member—and Khin Zaw. . .
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