In Myanmar, authorities publicly burned tons of drugs on World Drug Day, Bangkok Post reported.

A demonstrative burning was organized on June 26, 2022 at a market in Mandalay, Shan State. According to the UN, this region is the leader in methamphetamine production in Southeast Asia.

Analyst David Matheson believes that the public burning of a mountain of drugs is an attempt by the authorities to pretend that the country is actively fighting the production and sale of illegal substances.

The military pretends to be serious about eradicating drugs, and the West pretends to believe them, he said.