Law still free, alive and kicking

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Law still free, alive and kicking

Reporter: Chai Sayam

Former druglord Law Hsinghan and son, contrary to stories they have been detained, not only remain unfettered but are expanding their business, according to sources:

The fact is being substantiated by The Voice weekly, 14 February issue, that has reported that his Asia World Port Management Co.Ltd is embarking on the 4th phase of extension at Rangoon's twin city Syriam (Thanlyin) within the year, quoting Daw Kyi Kyi Han, Asia World Port Terminal's woman executive director.

The extension at Syriam's Thilawa port will cover 14 acres (56,700 square meters) of land. This is in addition to the first port he built at Rangoon's Ahlone township at the mouth of the Hlaing River in April 1996.

"The port located at Ahlone township is Burmese citizen owned and the first port constructed by a private firm," boasts the article.

As for Law's erstwhile rival and now friend Khun Sa, he is still living at Ye Kyi Aing, the former Military Intelligence bastion north of Rangoon, according to one of his cousins on the border. A Rangoon resident concurs. "We sometimes see him coming downtown to have hamburger," he says.

Khun Sa

Law Hsinghan

Lin Mingxian

Wei Hsuehkang

Law Hsinghan, a native of Kokang, became known as "King of Opium" in the early 70's until he was jailed for "rebellion against the state" by Rangoon. The putative title has since been handed down in succession to Khun Sa, Lin Mingxian and now Wei Hsuehkang.