Security forces have detained four members of Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) including a Second Lieutenant in Banmauk, Sagaing Region along with weapons and ammunition on November 2, according to police records.

The authorities disguised themselves as civilians and contacted the SNA pretending to deliver extortion money. They agreed to meet at the ARGI restaurant and when they arrived at the restaurant, security forces detained them. The authorities searched a house rented by Moe Kyo,  Second Lieutenant of the SNA and found his wife Nan Ei Phyu aka Nan Chaw Yi.

The weapons and ammunition seized from them are four pistols and its five cartridges, 14 .45 bullets, 72 9mm bullets, two BA91 hand grenades, handsets and walkie-talkies.

Police charged them under Section 17 (1)/ 17 (2) of the Unlawful Associations Act at Banmauk Township police station.