Myanmar authorities have seized 22.9 kilograms of suspected uncut amber stones in Mokaung township, Kachin state, Xinhua reported.

The amber stones in 17 bags were confiscated by the police when they intercepted an express bus heading from Tanai to Myitkyina.

The amber rocks were owned by three women who were arrested and charged for illegal transport of precious stones under Myanmar's Gemstone Law.