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BBC-Burma denies drug allegations



Sunday, July 25, 1999 Published at 11:04 GMT 12:04 UK
BBC-World: Asia-Pacific

Burma denies drug allegations

The military authorities in Burma have denied the latest allegations from
Thai officials that they've been involved in the smuggling of millions of
amphetamine pills into Thailand.

Reports from Bangkok quoted drugs officials just back from the border as
saying that the Burmese military were actively supporting the United Wa
State Army, believed to be one of the main drug trafficking organisations in
the Golden triangle.

A Burmese spokesman said the country was trying to suppress drug trafficking
and production.

>From the newsroom of the BBC World Service