The central dry zone region encompassing Mandalay, Magway and Sagaing regions is the country's major cattle breeding zone. (Kyaw Lin Htoon | Frontier)
The central dry zone region encompassing Mandalay, Magway and Sagaing regions is the country's major cattle breeding zone. (Kyaw Lin Htoon | Frontier)

‘At least the illegal routes are safe’: Cattle smuggling makes a comeback

Large-scale cattle smuggling has resumed in northern Shan State since the emergence of COVID-19, with armed groups heavily involved in the trade.

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