Man Wanted for Drug Charges Arrested After Hiding in Chiang Rai for Over 10 Years

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A man who had been evading arrest for more than a decade on drug-related charges was captured by the police in Chiang Rai. The arrest was carried out by the Marine Police Division, led by Pol. Col. Pornsak Laorujiralai, Deputy Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau and Acting Commander of the Marine Police Division, along with officers from the 12th Marine Police Division.

 

The suspect, identified only as "Mr. Chai" , was apprehended in a hut located in a remote rice field in Mae Khao Tom Subdistrict. He was wanted on charges under the Narcotics Control Act and had been sentenced by the Supreme Court to 33 years and 4 months in prison. Despite the lengthy sentence, he had managed to avoid capture for more than 10 years.

 

The arrest was made possible after the Chiang Rai Provincial Court informed the police that the suspect, who had been on the run, was still within the statute of limitations and was living in the area. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that Mr. Chai had been hiding in the rural area of Mae Khao Tom, where he was raising livestock, including buffaloes, ducks, and chickens.

 

Police officers carefully planned the operation and moved in to arrest Mr. Chai while he was feeding his animals. He was informed of his charges and was taken into custody to face the consequences of his conviction. Mr. Chai will now be processed according to the law and serve the sentence previously handed down by the court.

 

-- 2024-08-11

 

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[herfiehandbag]

Marine Police?

Chiang Rai is about as far as you can get from the sea in Thailand!

[Georgealbert]

15 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

Marine Police?

Chiang Rai is about as far as you can get from the sea in Thailand!

The Marine Police Division 12 (Chiang Saen), has an area of responsibility, covering the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province 

[NativeBob]

10+ years. Isn't his sentence expired?

[damascase]

4 hours ago, NativeBob said:

10+ years. Isn't his sentence expired?

From the article:

‘……..the Chiang Rai Provincial Court informed the police that the suspect, who had been on the run, was still within the statute of limitations……’

[nakhonandy]

5 hours ago, damascase said:

From the article:

‘……..the Chiang Rai Provincial Court informed the police that the suspect, who had been on the run, was still within the statute of limitations……’

That's the bit that makes little sense.

Statute of limitations applies to arrest and trial in court.

He was arrested and convicted to 33 years.

Surely he's just an escaped prisoner.

[still kicking]

12 hours ago, NativeBob said:

10+ years. Isn't his sentence expired?

Not if he has no money.

[watchcat]

On 8/11/2024 at 2:23 AM, Georgealbert said:

He was wanted on charges under the Narcotics Control Act and had been sentenced by the Supreme Court to 33 years and 4 months in prison.

 

21 hours ago, NativeBob said:

10+ years. Isn't his sentence expired?