Raid nets firearms, 600kg of kratom

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Raid nets firearms, 600kg of kratom

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The raid netted more than 600kg of kratom. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police

 

PHUKET: A police raid at a car repair shop on Wichit Songkham Rd in Kathu saw officers arrest four suspects who were later found to be possession of two handguns and 603.5kg of kratom leaves, much of which was already packed into bundles for sale.

 

According to a report by the Phuket Provincial Police yesterday (Jun 24), the raids were led by Capt Chaiyawat Chuwang.

 

At the car repair shop, officers arrested Metha “Game” Phuwarat, a 21-year-old resident of Kathu, and Sirikwan “Mod” Rayaphak, 25, from Takua Thung in Phang Nga.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/raid-nets-firearms-600kg-of-kratom-76502.php

 

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[robblok]

I thought they had legalized or were busy legalizing kratom 

[sammieuk1]

Sounds like they live down a very leafy lane ????

[ChrisY1]

It is a controlled substance, but also does have therapeutic qualities according to many people. But it's popular here.

[KhunKenAP]

The ladies in the picture do not look like hardened criminals. Can someone translate what is on the cards they are holding? Is it arrest information or information on how to order?