Chinese police have busted a cross-border drug gang and arrested four smugglers from Myanmar who had swallowed 183 packets of drugs, authorities said on Sunday.
Police in Sichuan province carried out X-rays and discovered a number of thumb-size figures on their stomachs. Eventually, 183 plastic drug packets were recovered weighing a total of 916 grams, reports Xinhua news agency.
The drugs included heroin, methamphetamine and yaba (a stimulant composed of methamphetamine and caffeine), the police said.
The investigation found the four men had been asked smuggle the drugs from Myanmar to Chongqing and promised 260 yuan ($40) for each packet successfully transported.
So far, the police have seized more than 440 grams of methamphetamine, 26 grams of yaba, over 1 kg of heroin and eight guns.
--IANS
ksk/mr
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app