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SSA: Four Arrested Shans Still Under Investigation

Shan State Army's spokesman told S.H.A.N. the four Shans who were taken along with one of its deserters last week were still under investigation. 

Maj. Khun Surh, Liaison Officer for the Shan State Army led by Yawdserk, said the fate of the four suspects, who were taken in custody along with five other people from Maehongson's Pangmapha District on 28 October had not been decided yet. "Their case is still under review", he said. "As for Maung Too, his desertion and involvement in drugs being well proven facts, I believe his fate is effectively sealed". 

Last week, one of the SSA's units slipped across the border and took off with 9 people from the village of Maihoong, Pangmapha District, Maehongson Province. The action caused an uproar both in the local media and the populace. The SSA later released 4 of their captives, but kept 5. 

"We deeply regret for the inconvenience that has been caused by our troops", Khun Surh told S.H.A.N.. 

He also added that an official statement was being drafted to be released as soon as possible. 

Khun Surh, 38, is the second son of General Kornzurng, the Shan resistance leader who passed away in 1991 at the age of 65.