Police Bust Suspected Drug Ring in Chonburi

[webfact]

Chonburi — A police raid conducted by officers from the Ban Bueng Police Station at a residence in the Ban Bueng area resulted in the arrest of three Thai men and the seizure of drugs and firearms.

Acting on a tip, authorities searched the residence of a suspect identified only as Mr. Kwan, a 42-year-old Thai man, on March 5th, 2024. During the search, officers discovered a .380 caliber handgun with ammunition, two air rifles, 1,164 methamphetamine pills, 0.48 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and a long-barreled air gun.

 

Three men were apprehended at the scene, including Mr. Kwan, Mr. Prakit (45 years old), and Mr. Prateep (56 years old).

 

By Aim Tanakorn

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-07

 

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[flyingtlger]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

Acting on a tip...

Someone ratted them out, good for them!

[mikebell]

27 minutes ago, webfact said:

Acting on a tip,

Standard Operating Procedure for what must be the laziest, most inept force in the world.  Surely having Royal in their title leaves them open to daily charges of lèse majesté?

[hotchilli]

Seems like drugs and sex is the only way to make enough money to live in Thailand.