Pajau Media January 23, 2026 In areas of Kachin State that have been captured and are now controlled by KIA allied forces, administration is being carried out in line with the KIO system. As part of this governance, strict anti-drug operations targeting what is regarded as a common enemy of the entire Kachin people are being increasingly implemented, according to sources. A local resident described the ongoing anti-drug measures in KIO controlled areas, saying, “Right now, dr

Pajau Media 19 December 2025 The Pangwa area was previously known as a region where poppy cultivation and the production and trade of narcotics were carried out freely in past years. However, since the KIO government took control, such activities have reportedly declined significantly. The KIO government has designated narcotic drugs as a common enemy of all people and is actively prioritizing efforts to eradicate them within KIA controlled territories, according to sources.

Pajau Media November 12.2025 It has been reported that a total of 28 individuals involved in drug dealing and usage, along with narcotics and related materials, were arrested in October through joint anti narcotic operations conducted by the People Based Anti Drug Committee and the KIO Anti Drug Committee. Among the seized items were 389 yaba tablets, 9 bottles of heroin, as well as drug use equipment and a significant amount of cash. The arrested suspects and confiscated ite