10 November 2025
There have been illegal gates opened along the banks of the Thaungyin River in Myawady Township, Kayin State, where armed terrorist groups are collecting money to import, store, and distribute illegal goods from abroad. The Tatmadaw now controls the area and is demolishing those warehouses and trade gates used for storing and distributing such goods.
During the demolition operation, the security and demolition teams, along with machinery, vehicles, and equipment, inspected the Subgate-35 area, also known domestically as Aung Power Gate-2, in Ward No. 5 of Myawady yesterday morning, and demolished a warehouse measuring 120 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 25 feet high.
“We began inspecting and clearing warehouses, marina guard posts, marina guard houses, and cargo ramps at 30 illegally opened border trade gates along the Thaungyin River in Myawady on 31 October. The completed clearances include Gate-19, Kyaukphya Gate, Kapawhtoo Gate, Gate-14, Gate 8/Subgate-8, Gate-9, Gate-18, which is also known as Nay Soe Mya Gate, Gate-13, and Subgate-10, also known as Gate-999,” an official explained.
In addition, the demolition team inspected and cleared Outpost 2, Outpost 3 of Gate 12, Outpost 1 of Gate 14, and Outpost 5 of Grand Myawady Gate, as well as the decommissioned gates of Thaphanpin, Thaepon, Kyauktan, and Mame.
“Goods are not being imported through the official trade zones designated by the government; instead, they are being brought into Myanmar by paying money at illegal gates. As a result, the State loses a significant amount of tax revenue. The neighbouring country does not lose any tax revenue by opening official checkpoints near these illegal import routes. However, this practice encourages illegal trade, so goods should be imported only through designated legal trade routes,” said a resident.
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