SSA Raids Pa-O Militia Unit’s Drug Refinery (Photos)

On 28 February from 11 am to 6 pm, the SSA troops launched a raid on 3 drug refineries run by Pa-O militia unit led by Aung Hkam Htee, former Pa-O National Army (PNA) that has transformed into militia unit under the control of Burmese Army  at 2 bases of Loi Yae and Wan Hean base in Murng Zit tract, 40 km west of Nam Zarn Township. SSA seized 100 viss of opium, 250 liters of chemical liquid and assorted weapons. The raid causes 6 dead from the militia unit side.Here are some pictures of the incident: Weapons, opium, ammunition, cash seized by SSA  SSA fighters seen after the raid  Weapons, opium, ammunition, cash seized by SSA  badge of Pa-O militia unit  Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 March 2011 10:55 ) Statement on SSA launched a raid on the drug refinery of militia unit of Wan Zit tract, Nam Zarn Township Written by Administrator Friday, 04 March 2011 15:52 On 28 February 2011, Shan State Army raided and seized a drug refinery of militia unit of Wan Zit tract, Nam Zarn Township. This has been done in accord with the anti-narcotic policy of Restoration Council of the Shan State.