Chiang Rai — A Chiang Rai police squad intercepted 591 kilograms of narcotic substances before they could be distributed to local drug dealers.

On October 3rd, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Sanguanphokai, commander of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB), revealed that Chiang Rai NSB units conducted an operation successfully capturing 4 drug smugglers only identified as Mr. Suthisak, 22 years old, Mr. Chatchai, 19 years old, Mr. Pairat, 24 years old, and Mr. Thinpat, 27 years old and seized 591 kilograms of methamphetamine.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-10-05

 

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The meth trade in Thailand is out of control, most drugs manufactured in Laos are coming across the border.

6 hours ago, Northstar1 said:

most drugs manufactured in Laos

I think you should adjust your geography and source.

2 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

I think you should adjust your geography and source.

Burma??

If you read the rest of the artical They were travelling from Phayao to Chiang Rai. Phayao is south of Chiang Rai

 

The operation was on October 1st, 2023, and sources reported that the suspects would smuggle narcotic substances from Phayao to Chiang Rai. Chiang Rai NSB units successfully captured 4 drug smugglers and seized 30 sacks of meth hidden inside pickup trucks, a total of 591 kilograms.