Police in Chon Buri have arrested a British man and three Thai suspects in a series of operations targeting drugs and illegal firearms in Pattaya. Officers seized crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition during raids carried out on 19 May 2026.
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The operation was led by Pol Col Passakorn Paijit, chief of the Chon Buri Provincial Police Investigation Division, who ordered officers under Pol Lt Col Prasitboon Boonprasert to intensify crime suppression efforts in line with national policy directives.
During the first operation, police arrested David Edward Harrison, 40, a British national, at a house in Soi Wat Tham Samakkhi in South Pattaya. Officers had arranged for an undercover agent to purchase drugs using 3,500 baht in cash before moving in to make the arrest.
Police seized 5.67 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice and 49 methamphetamine tablets from the suspect. Investigators said the arrest formed part of a wider crackdown on drug trafficking networks operating in the Pattaya area.
Following further investigation, officers expanded the operation and arrested Nittaya Iangsun, 43, on Sukhumvit Road in South Pattaya. She was allegedly waiting in a car to deliver drugs to an undercover police agent when officers intervened.
Police recovered 66.3 grammes of crystal methamphetamine from the vehicle. Investigators said the second arrest was directly linked to information obtained during the earlier operation involving the British suspect.
In a separate investigation, police identified Danaiyathorn, also known as Benz, Charoonchai, 27, and Nattaphon, also known as Kak, Soithong, 28, as suspected suppliers of illegal firearms in Pattaya. Officers monitored their activities before arranging an undercover purchase of an illegal firearm for 38,000 baht.
During the attempted arrest at the meeting point, one suspect reportedly tried to discard a firearm and flee the scene. Officers pursued and detained him, later finding another loaded firearm in his possession, which he claimed was for personal protection.
Police later searched an additional property connected to the suspects and seized a total of three firearms along with a large amount of ammunition. All seized weapons were taken into evidence.
Authorities said all suspects from the three cases have been handed over to investigators for legal proceedings. Police are continuing inquiries to identify and arrest any additional members of the suspected criminal networks.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง 20 May 2026