Man Arrested for Selling Dangerous Prescription Medicine Online

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In a significant crackdown, authorities in Phatthalung have apprehended a man for selling dangerous prescription, or conventional medicine online, raking in a daily income of 30,000 baht.

 

Today, a coordinated effort by local officers and investigative teams culminated in a raid on a house in Pa Phayom District, Phatthalung Province. The raid was prompted by intelligence suggesting illegal online sales of medicine from the residence.

 

The suspect, 24-year-old Panudet, was found in possession of various conventional medicines, none of which were approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These medicines were sourced from neighbouring countries.

 

Panudet admitted to selling the unapproved drugs through LINE chat groups, targeting university students and young women. His illegal operation was highly profitable, generating substantial daily earnings.

 

Authorities also seized nitrous oxide gas, classified as a regulated drug under the Drug Act of 1967. The misuse of nitrous oxide for non-medical purposes is illegal.

 

Panudet faces multiple charges, including possessing Category 2 psychotropic substances without authorisation and violating several sections of the Narcotic Act. Additionally, he is charged with selling unregistered conventional medicine, contravening the Drug Act of 1967.

 

Further investigations revealed that Panudet had been mixing and distributing psychotropic drugs to local students for some time. This marks Phatthalung's first case of discovering such mixed drug formulas.

 

Panudet confessed to sourcing the drugs from Cambodia, Laos, Russia, and France, learning about their properties online. He tested the drugs on himself before bulk ordering for resale.

 

Pharmacist Chutintorn Chaipetch explained the dangers of self-medicating with psychotropic drugs. She highlighted the importance of medical supervision, warning that misuse could lead to severe side effects, including hallucinations and overdose symptoms.

 

Authorities hope this incident underscores the dangers of unregulated medicine use and the vital role of medical oversight.

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod Online

 

-- 2024-06-08

 

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[Zab1e]

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Edited June 8 by Zab1e

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Panudet confessed to sourcing the drugs from Cambodia, Laos, Russia, and France, learning about their properties online. He tested the drugs on himself before bulk ordering for resale.

Lab rat to millionaire, to jail..

[Almer]

How did he get them past customs

[2008bangkok]

We all live in world where people can tell us what we cannot do and what we can and cannot put into our own bodies. 

[john donson]

nice job customs,  lol

 

but they will tax every parcel now over 1 baht ?

[bradiston]

I wonder what this crazy chemist was mixing up in his lab. Psychotropic drugs? MDMA? Breaking Bad?