High crimes: Pattaya police arrest drug-dealing monk

[snoop1130]

 

In the latest news of monks behaving badly, another member of the Buddhist faith has been arrested by local police in Pattaya on allegations of selling illegal drugs. This arrest also led to the capture of his supplier.

 

The operation took place yesterday under the direction of Police Colonel Nawin Sinthurat, Chief of the Bang Lamung Police Station. Acting on an arrest warrant from the Pattaya Provincial Court, officers apprehended the 47 year old Prajob, at a rental room in the Bueng sub-district, Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province. He faces charges of “conspiracy by two or more people to commit serious drug-related offences.”

 

The arrest of Prajob followed extensive investigations initiated by Pol. Col. Nawin. These investigations had earlier resulted in the arrest of an unidentified monk in Bang Lamung, who was discovered to be dealing drugs.

 

 

The monk was caught with an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine at a local temple in Bang Lamung.

 

During the interrogation of the monk, he reportedly admitted to purchasing the drugs from Prajob. Following his confession, the monk was defrocked, and an arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Prajob, leading to his capture.

 

Both suspects are currently in police custody, reported Pattaya News.

 

By Bob Scott

Picture courtesy of Pattaya news

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-07-29

 

 

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Trippy

[hotchilli]

As the temples seem to allow anyone into their hallowed halls, even those who have committed crimes, it's not surprising many bad apples will be found.

[brianthainess]

It seem like they need to go to the Temples and test for drugs, and alcohol not just bars and night clubs.           

[mikebell]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The arrest of Prajob followed extensive investigations initiated by Pol. Col. Nawin.

The 1st time I can remember an arrest being made through police work rather than through an undisclosed source dobbing in a suspect.

Could this novel approach catch on?