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In a dramatic late-night police operation, officers from Provincial Police Region 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima intercepted a major drug trafficking operation, seizing two million methamphetamine pills. Among those arrested was a Police Lieutenant Colonel, who reportedly confessed to participating in the smuggling operation for the first time and attempted to negotiate his release during the arrest.

 

The operation took place along Highway 24, Chok Chai–Det Udom Road, in Nong Bun Mak district, Nakhon Ratchasima. Investigators, acting on intelligence, tracked a suspected drug convoy travelling from the border near Mukdahan province towards Suphan Buri.

 

Police successfully intercepted two vehicles, a white sedan registered in Sakon Nakhon and a grey-black pickup truck with a Phetchabun registration. The sedan, driven by a single occupant, was stopped and searched. Officers discovered three large black plastic bags in the boot and two smaller ones hidden under the rear seat, containing a total of two million orange methamphetamine pills stamped with the W99 logo.

 

The pickup truck, acting as a lead vehicle for the smuggling operation, was also stopped. Two men were inside, one of whom was a police officer holding the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel, from Provincial Police Region 4 in Nong Bua Lamphu. He was dressed in casual clothing, carrying his police identification but unarmed.

 

Investigators had been monitoring the drug network and planned the interception after confirming the large shipment. During interrogation, the arrested officer admitted to being involved in the operation for the first time but reportedly tried to negotiate his way out of legal trouble. His efforts were unsuccessful, and senior police officials, including Lt. Gen. Wattana Yeejeen, Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 3, were immediately informed.

 

The suspects, along with the seized drugs, have been handed over for further investigation. Authorities are now working to expand the case and identify others involved in the trafficking network.

 

-- 2025-04-01

 

Oh no not another dodgy police officer i cant believe it  police recruitment at its finest  and high up he'll be transfered to another post

nahh, what he did was try to undercut his boss, that plan didnt go so well it seem 🤣

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

confessed to participating in the smuggling operation for the first time

Right.....

 

On 3/31/2025 at 9:57 PM, Georgealbert said:

Among those arrested was a Police Lieutenant Colonel, who reportedly confessed to participating in the smuggling operation for the first time and attempted to negotiate his release during the arrest.

 

What?

17 hours ago, watchcat said:

What?

 

He tried to persuade the officers that had arrested him to release him, either based on his job and rank or money offered.

18 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

What?

It would be more newsworthy if he didn't attempt to negotiate his release.

So this guy joins the police and works his way up the ladder to Lieutenant Colonel... then has the stupidity to, not only become involved in drug traffiking but actually go on a ride along? Then of course tries to downplay it like he is a virgin drug traffiker. 

We read about fools of this level who are in positions of influence and authority, blatently flouting the law pretty much every day. Is what we read about or is exposed to the public, just the tip of the iceburg?