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Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

A police officer stands in front of seized illegal narcotics during a destruction ceremony marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw)

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Toronto StarNews report · Jun 26, 6:16 AM

Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

A police officer stands in front of seized illegal narcotics during a destruction ceremony marking the U.N.’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, on the outskirts...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 26, 6:15 AM

Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N....

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The IndependentNews report · Jun 26, 6:11 AM

Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N....

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jun 26, 6:11 AM

Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs

Myanmar authorities have burned more than $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana and opium, in nationwide events marking the U.N....

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Jun 26, 6:11 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

Jun 26, 6:11 AM: Philadelphia Inquirer joined the source map.

Jun 26, 6:15 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Jun 26, 6:16 AM: Toronto Star joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.