Home minister holds Myanmar responsible for yaba smuggling

Smuggling of dangerous drug yaba could not be stopped as neighbouring Myanmar has failed to live up to its commitment, said home minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Thursday.

“Myanmar promised on several occasions that they’ll look into the issue and take steps to stop yaba smuggling, but they haven’t taken any initiative so far,” he said.

The minister was addressing a programme organised by the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) marking its 30th anniversary at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, reports UNB.

Asaduzzaman said the government is working so that the youth could be saved from the dangerous clutch of yaba.

“We’re working in three ways -- reducing demand, reducing supply and setting up rehabilitation centres -- to bring the drug addicts back to the normal life,” the minister added.