In a significant blow to Thailand's drug trade, authorities have seized over 5 million methamphetamine pills in one of the country's largest recent busts. Last Friday, Provincial Police Region 1 officials intercepted a cache of 5.2 million pills on Sudbantad Road in the Kaeng Koi district of Saraburi. The operation was led by acting commissioner Silpakom Iamwong.

 

The meth pills, expertly stashed in 12 sacks, were hidden within a pickup truck bearing Bangkok registration plates. The vehicle was in the possession of 47-year-old Phusit, colloquially known as Bang Sup. During questioning, Phusit admitted he was offered 30,000 baht to transport the narcotics from northeastern regions to central provinces, claiming it was his first illicit venture.

 

 

Charges have been levied against Phusit for drug possession with intent to distribute. The confiscated drugs have a street value estimated at 167 million baht. Investigators are now delving deeper, aiming to dismantle the wider distribution network and bring more culprits to justice, as confirmed by Silpakom Iamwong in a press briefing. The investigation proceeds, reflecting Thailand's intensified efforts against drug trafficking.

 

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-- 2024-11-12

 

 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The confiscated drugs have a street value estimated at 167 million baht

And we can trust the RTP will dispose of these drugs properly.