Man Caught at Police Checkpoint with 158 Meth Pills While Chasing Wife

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of arrest 

 

A 42-year-old man from Nonthaburi was arrested at a police checkpoint in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, while attempting to reconcile with his wife. Officers discovered a significant quantity of methamphetamine (yaba) and crystal meth (ice) in his vehicle, leading to the detention of four suspects.

 

The arrest took place on February 17 as part of an ongoing crackdown on traffic violations and drug-related offences in the area. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station, led by Pol. Col. Nasin Sinthurat, Pol. Lt. Col. Kornpong Sukwisit, and Pol. Lt. Col. Jakkrit Jantakham, set up a checkpoint on Sukhumvit Road in front of the station.

 

During routine inspections, police stopped a silver Toyota Vios with Bangkok registration plates. The driver, identified as Panyaphon “Pae” Traerungroj, 42, exhibited suspicious behaviour, prompting officers to conduct a thorough search. They found 117 meth pills and 2.21 grams of crystal meth on his person.

 

Three passengers were also searched:

 

• Sarad “Od” Ketphan, 56, was found in possession of 32 meth pills.

• Suwannee “Toom” Sangsillapawet, 51, was found carrying drug paraphernalia and two meth pills.

• Chatchadaporn “Nueng” Paksai, 40, had three meth pills in her possession.

 

All four individuals were arrested, and the drugs were seized as evidence.

 

During questioning, Suwannee revealed that Panyaphon had travelled from Nonthaburi in an attempt to reconcile with her after a personal dispute. She stated that they had spoken and agreed to make amends before planning to rent a room together, where they intended to take drugs. However, they were intercepted by police before reaching their destination.

 

Suwannee further disclosed that she had previously worked as a employee at the Army Ordnance Department for over 25 years. However, her involvement with drugs had led to frequent absences, resulting in disciplinary action. She was suspended from duty for two years without pay, leaving her in financial difficulty. To support herself and her children, she turned to drug dealing.

 

Following the arrests, all four suspects were taken to Bang Lamung Police Station for further investigation. They now face multiple drug-related charges as police continue their efforts to combat narcotics in the region.

 

-- 2025-02-19

 

[JoePai]

Chap in the middle (brown shirt) looks like Pol Pot    😎

[mikebell]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

set up a checkpoint on Sukhumvit Road in front of the station.

It cuts down the commute to work with A/C available throughout the three hour working day.

[hotchilli]

Lack lustre pointing on the left.... not a happy bunny

[soalbundy]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Lack lustre pointing on the left.... not a happy bunny

Yes a complete lack of enthusiasm, they should all redo it until they get it right.

[Purdey]

They're clearly "getting on down" at the police station.