Highway Police Arrest Human Trafficking Gang, Discover Drugs and Explosive

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture of arrest.

 

Highway Police have arrested a human trafficking gang transporting illegal foreign workers and discovered drugs concealed in a stuffed toy, along with explosives.

 

The Highway Police Division 1, in coordination with the Immigration Bureau’s Division 1, had been tracking a suspicious vehicle believed to be smuggling migrant workers from Tak province to Bangkok.

 

At approximately 19:00 on 22 February, officers identified the suspect vehicle, a speeding pickup truck exhibiting erratic lane changes. When signalled to stop, the driver attempted to flee, prompting police to activate flashing red lights, sirens, and loudspeaker commands. The vehicle was eventually intercepted.

 

Upon inspection, the driver, Mr. Keng, 21, was found transporting two Taiwanese men without passports. His wife, a Filipino national, also lacked proper documentation. However, a Chinese man and two Filipino women in the vehicle possessed valid passports.

 

A search of the vehicle's luggage revealed 22 methamphetamine pills and nearly four grams of ketamine hidden inside a stuffed toy. Additionally, a grenade was discovered.

 

During initial questioning, Mr. Keng admitted to being paid 5,000 baht per person to transport the migrants from Tak to Bangkok but denied any connection to the drugs or explosive device.

 

One of the migrants disclosed that they had each paid 200,000 baht to an unidentified Chinese financier for entry into Thailand. All individuals denied ownership of the contraband.

 

The police have taken the suspects and evidence into custody, transferring them to Phrom Buri Police Station in Sing Buri province for further legal proceedings.

 

-- 2025-02-24