A stand-off continues between police and Christian anti-drug vigilantes in Myanmar. The Christian anti-drug vigilantes want to destroy the poppy fields in Kachin.
Thousands of anti-drug vigilantes were arrested in the stand-off after they were prevented from destroying the poppy fields, reported Mail Online. Pat Jasan, a hard-line Christian anti-drug organisation is presently camping outside the town of Waingmaw in Kachin. Around 3000 members have joined in the stand-off. The members of this group often don military-style uniform and are well-known for their attacks on drug users.
The group has vowed to eradicate local poppy fields but they are prevented from doing so by the authorities. Hpala Lum Hkawng, a senior member of Pat Jasan in Waingmaw said, ”Local army and police told us that they are still blocking the way for security reasons. We have asked the state government to get access.” (Courtesy of Australia Network News)
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