2.5 Tonnes of Crystal Meth Seized in Major Thai Drug Bust

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Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

THAILAND - In a landmark operation, Thai authorities have uncovered and seized 2.464 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine, also known as "Ice," in Ayutthaya, marking the largest drug bust in recent years. The operation led to the dismantling of the notorious "Tata Tachileik" drug network.

 

Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong, alongside Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Prachuap Wongsuk and Assistant National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Sarayut Songwanphokhai, announced the success of the raid. Three suspects affiliated with the Tata Tachileik network were apprehended. They were allegedly planning to distribute the substantial drug haul nationwide by concealing it in various urban areas.

 

The arrest also saw the confiscation of three vehicles used to transport the drugs, as well as six mobile phones. The interception took place near a PTT gas station in front of the Maharat police station in Ayutthaya.

 

Acting on intelligence, the police stopped a convoy consisting of two pickup trucks with closed containers and a sedan. Upon inspection, officers discovered one tonne of Ice in one pickup and 1.464 tonnes in the other.

The three individuals arrested were identified as Mr. La Ingsamut, aged 47; Mr. Wisanu Kaewpeng, known as Num, aged 26; and Mr. Suwit Khanngern, also known as Tom, aged 32. The suspects face charges of distributing Category 1 narcotics, a serious offence impacting national security and public safety. They have been handed over to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for further legal proceedings.

 

Minister Thawee hailed the operation as a significant achievement in the fight against illicit drug trade, emphasizing the dangers posed by such large quantities if they were to reach international markets where their value could skyrocket.

 

Authorities are now expanding their investigation to pursue additional members of the Tata Tachileik network, underscoring their commitment to dismantling major drug trafficking operations, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-02-21

 

 

[hotchilli]

The guy in the middle thinks it's Dec 25th

[Watawattana]

Wow, that's a lot of ice!  Wonder if some of it 'melted' on the way to the bonded storage facility...

[Thingamabob]

The tip of the ice-berg.

[digger70]

2.5 Tonnes of Crystal Meth Seized in Major Thai Drug Bust 

 

That's a big haul. 

Someone will be making some big money from that when it comes back on the market.

[MalcolmB]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

and seized 2.464 tonnes of crystal

Just a bit of personal for a big weekend.