Picture courtesy of CPPD.

 

Authorities have raided an illegal drug operation supplying dangerous substances commonly used to mix with kratom juice to create the illicit “4x100” cocktail. The raid resulted in the seizure of nearly one million baht worth of controlled drugs and the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect.

 

On February 8, officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), led by Pol. Col. Pattanachak Bupphasuwan and Pol. Col. Weerapong Klaitong, coordinated with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to carry out the raid.

 

The suspect, identified as Watcharapun was arrested at a residence in Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi. Police seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs, including:

 

• 18,000 tablets of Tramadol (both counterfeit and unregistered versions)

• 10,500 bottles of various brands of cough syrup

• 1,378 Alprazolam tablets

• 14,030 Clonazepam tablets

• Various other drug-related paraphernalia

 

The total estimated value of the confiscated drugs was over 900,000 baht.

 

Authorities launched an investigation after discovering a website advertising these dangerous drugs, which are frequently used by young people to mix with kratom juice to produce the intoxicating “4x100” drink.

 

After gathering sufficient evidence, police obtained a search warrant and raided the Nonthaburi residence, where they found the suspect in possession of the illegal substances.

 

During questioning, Watcharapun confessed to selling the drugs online. He admitted to having no formal knowledge of pharmaceuticals, having only completed high school. However, he noticed the growing popularity of 4x100 among young people, who mix kratom juice with cough syrup and Tramadol for a potent narcotic effect.

 

To capitalise on the demand, he purchased drugs from Twitter and Facebook groups before reselling them via various social media platforms. His customer base spanned multiple provinces across Thailand, and he claimed to have been operating the illegal business for about a year, earning between 50,000 and 60,000 baht per month.

 

Watcharapun has been charged with multiple offences, including:

 

• Possession and distribution of controlled substances

• Selling pharmaceutical drugs without a licence

• Producing counterfeit drugs

• Selling unregistered medicines

 

He has been handed over to the CPPD’s Division 4 for further legal proceedings.

 

Authorities have urged the public to report illegal drug sales as they continue to crack down on operations supplying dangerous substances to young people.

 

-- 2025-02-09

 

 

On 2/8/2025 at 12:08 PM, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have urged the public to report illegal drug sales as they continue to crack down on operations supplying dangerous substances to young people.

 

in other words, become a rat....