In a major anti-drug operation, Udon Thani police raided a pool villa, arresting 31 individuals attending a drug-fuelled party. The raid followed a tip-off received by the Damrongdhama Center, leading authorities to uncover a novel type of illicit substance concealed within 13 packs of collagen. Additionally, officers found two ecstasy pills and 2.48 grammes of ketamine at the scene.

 

Among those apprehended, 29 were Thai nationals, and two hailed from Laos. Preliminary investigations indicate that the Laotian suspects were distributing this new drug variant from Laos into Thailand. Drug tests showed that 15 of the detainees had taken illegal substances, a police spokesperson confirmed.

 

"The party had a student uniform theme, despite the attendees being aged between 20 and 30 years," the spokesperson added.

 

All suspects were transported to the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, where bail was set at 50,000 baht for each individual. Early findings suggest the Laotian nationals smuggled the illicit collagen for use at these gatherings, indicating a larger cross-border drug distribution network. Authorities are determined to dismantle this operation.

 

This marks the third raid targeting such drug parties in the Udon Thani area. Police officials emphasised their commitment to stamping out these activities and continuing their probe into the source and distribution networks of the drugs involved.

 

In a related incident on Tuesday, June 11, police in Nakhon Pathom broke up a similar drug party at a luxury pool villa, seizing ketamine, meth, and other substances and detaining 34 individuals despite their attempts to flee.

Formal charges for possession and consumption of illegal drugs have been filed against the detainees.

 

Ongoing investigations aim to trace the origins of the substances and identify the organisers behind these parties, showing Thai authorities' relentless efforts to combat drug use across the country.

 

Picture courtesy of Mueang Udon Thani Police

 

-- 2024-06-14

 

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I wonder what the "novel illicit substance" is.

 

They should just legalize all drugs, would save a fortune, 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

"The party had a student uniform theme, despite the attendees being aged between 20 and 30 years,"

I can see where that was going....

GHB