Phuket’s tuk tuk turmoil: Driver busted with ‘Yaba’ stash and axe arsenal

[snoop1130]

 

A tuk tuk driver from Patong was apprehended by police and charged with possession of 43 methamphetamine pills, known locally as Yaba, and several weapons, including an axe.

 

The 30 year old driver, was arrested on Monday night, October 16, at a checkpoint in front of Patong Hospital. The incident was reported by the Patong Police late the following day.

 

The police report did not provide information about the exact location at the intersection where the arrest took place. For reference, the Patong Police Station is located at the same intersection, diagonally opposite Patong Hospital.

 

The arrest of Adisak, also known by his nickname Phase, was part of the second mass search operation of tuk-tuks and other public transport vehicles, according to the Patong Police report. Police Lieutenant Wanit Anantaphong of the Patong Police Traffic Police led the search operation.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Picture courtesy of Patong Police

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18

 

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[connda]

Well, at least he didn't have a gun.  The Chinese tourist are probably not going to hear about his "axe arsenal" on Chinese news or social media.

[London Lowf]

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The police report did not provide information about the exact location at the intersection where the arrest took place.

What, you want it to the nearest metre?

 

Every time I've seen them operating there it's been on the southbound side of the main through road, i.e. right outside the police station.

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, connda said:

Well, at least he didn't have a gun.  The Chinese tourist are probably not going to hear about his "axe arsenal" on Chinese news or social media.

EDC has a very different meaning in Thailand

[brianthainess]

So one Axe is now an Arsenal, these headlines just get worse daily. 3 iron bars and one axe were found. There that's better.

[Burma Bill]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

known by his nickname Phase, was part of the second mass search operation

So, Phase 2 ??

[Deserted]

That's a shame, he will get a good few years for that.