In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, the community was stunned to learn that a police officer had been arrested for allegedly stealing a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, or "ice," from the evidence storage.

 

The startling incident was uncovered following an inventory check on October 9, when it was discovered that a portion of the drugs, seized during a significant cross-border interception earlier in the month, had gone missingm reported Daily News.

 

Surveillance footage revealed the accused, a 51-year-old deputy police inspector (name withheld), entering the evidence storage area alone, leading to an immediate investigation.

 

The stolen drugs, believed to have been transported illegally from Laos, were part of a larger haul intercepted by customs officials at the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The apprehension operation, led by the Nakhon Phanom town superintendent, was executed in the early hours of October 10.

 

The officer confessed to taking the drugs and was found in possession of two clear plastic containers filled with the illicit substance.

 

Subsequent urine tests confirmed the presence of drugs in his system, leading to multiple charges including possession and consumption of Category 1 narcotics, theft of government property, and misconduct.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

This incident has sparked concerns regarding the integrity of law enforcement agencies, demanding urgent actions to strengthen internal monitoring and controls to prevent such transgressions in the future.

 

The investigation into the case is in full swing, with the officer involved likely to face stringent legal penalties.

 

The missing narcotics are suspected to be a fragment of a more extensive cross-border drug trafficking problem, underscoring the urgency for bolstered security measures and alertness in the area.

 

Top Picture: Daily News

 

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Dear oh dear...that recruitment vetting program needs a review. 

17 minutes ago, webfact said:

The investigation into the case is in full swing, with the officer involved likely to face stringent legal penalties.

 

 

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

The startling incident

Startled should be, should be rather common in the RTP then!

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, the community was stunned

No. Nobody who lives in Thailand will be stunned by that. 

It was all just a misunderstanding!

I'm surprised CCTV works there!

In the logic of some at the top of the food chain, the system punishes the corrupt or the thief in uniform,  not for stealing...but for getting caught.

 

It could be interesting to conduct a nationwide drug test on all those in power. The results  (unless tampered with) could lead to a global scandal.

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the community was stunned to learn that a police officer had been arrested for allegedly stealing a kilogram

The community was stunned that the officer was actually arrested

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, the community was stunned to learn that a police officer had been arrested for allegedly stealing a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, or "ice," from the evidence storage.

Stunned?  I think they mean the locals were stunned he didnt take it all.

The biggest surprise was the drugs made it to the evidence room in the first place ???? 

7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

No. Nobody who lives in Thailand will be stunned by that. 

The community was stunned that it was only 1 key

5 hours ago, Sigmund said:

In the logic of some at the top of the food chain, the system punishes the corrupt or the thief in uniform,  not for stealing...but for getting caught.

 

It could be interesting to conduct a nationwide drug test on all those in power. The results  (unless tampered with) could lead to a global scandal.

Confucius says...the only disgrace is being caught

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The startling incident was uncovered following an inventory check on October 9, when it was discovered that a portion of the drugs, seized during a significant cross-border interception earlier in the month, had gone missingm

I've never seen any drugs haul publicly destroyed with independent witnesses..

I'm damned sure most of it finds it''s way back onto the streets.

22 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

The community was stunned that it was only 1 key

only 1 key reported ... 

5 hours ago, Sigmund said:

In the logic of some at the top of the food chain, the system punishes the corrupt or the thief in uniform,  not for stealing...but for getting caught.

Yeah it's great isn't it? That's why I moved here, not for the temples or the "better than haute cuisine" Street food.

How to restore confidence and integrity of the RTP back to the Public

Is that also him in the second picture in the black jacket?

2 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

The biggest surprise was the drugs made it to the evidence room in the first place ???? 

I imagine this happens often to bolster the police salaries, the BIB supply chain.

Police Officer Apprehended for Stealing Seized Drugs.

 

I bet my Left one that he's Not the only one or the first or the last one to help himself to  confiscated  drugs.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, the community was stunned to learn that a police officer had been arrested for allegedly stealing a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine

Must be the most trusting community in Thailand.

But misuse of a Public vehicle will net you 50 years.

16 hours ago, webfact said:

 

In Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, the community was stunned to learn that a police officer had been arrested for allegedly stealing a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, or "ice," from the evidence storage.

 

The startling incident was uncovered following an inventory check on October 9, when it was discovered that a portion of the drugs, seized during a significant cross-border interception earlier in the month, had gone missingm reported Daily News.

 

Surveillance footage revealed the accused, a 51-year-old deputy police inspector (name withheld), entering the evidence storage area alone, leading to an immediate investigation.

 

The stolen drugs, believed to have been transported illegally from Laos, were part of a larger haul intercepted by customs officials at the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

The apprehension operation, led by the Nakhon Phanom town superintendent, was executed in the early hours of October 10.

 

The officer confessed to taking the drugs and was found in possession of two clear plastic containers filled with the illicit substance.

 

Subsequent urine tests confirmed the presence of drugs in his system, leading to multiple charges including possession and consumption of Category 1 narcotics, theft of government property, and misconduct.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

This incident has sparked concerns regarding the integrity of law enforcement agencies, demanding urgent actions to strengthen internal monitoring and controls to prevent such transgressions in the future.

 

The investigation into the case is in full swing, with the officer involved likely to face stringent legal penalties.

 

The missing narcotics are suspected to be a fragment of a more extensive cross-border drug trafficking problem, underscoring the urgency for bolstered security measures and alertness in the area.

 

Top Picture: Daily News

 

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Court gave a sentence of 52 years for  government person using a government vehicle for personal use. So guess this guy will get 300years not.????

And you might have wondered what happens to all the drugs when the RTP periodically announces they've seized X million pills of this or that....

On 10/13/2023 at 5:56 PM, digger70 said:

Police Officer Apprehended for Stealing Seized Drugs.

 

I bet my Left one that he's Not the only one or the first or the last one to help himself to  confiscated  drugs.

I would bet both of them that he failed to make the appropriate payments...

On 10/13/2023 at 5:44 AM, webfact said:

 

 

That looks more like 32x 1kg to me

Naughty boy.