Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities in Khun Han District, Sisaket Province, arrested a 30-year-old subdistrict administrative organisation (SAO) employee for allegedly dealing methamphetamine during his lunch break. A subsequent search of his home revealed a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.

 

The operation, carried out on the afternoon of 11 April, was led by Mr. Pawit Rattawan, District Chief of Khun Han. Acting on intelligence reports, he deployed Mr. Jutiphet Boonnaet, Deputy District Chief for Security, along with officers from the territorial defence volunteer unit (OrSor), soldiers from Task Force 3 of the Suranaree Force, and officers from Khun Han Police Station.

 

The suspect, Mr. Jakkrit, was apprehended at his residence in Huai Chan Subdistrict. Seized during the raid were 759 methamphetamine pills, four firearms, including a homemade handgun, a pen gun, a modified blank gun chambered for .380-calibre rounds, and a .22-calibre revolver, along with 120 rounds of ammunition, 142,000 baht in cash, a pickup truck, and a motorcycle.

 

Mr. Pawit stated that the arrest was part of the “Quick Win” campaign under the Ministry of Interior’s policy to dismantle criminal networks and suppress narcotics trafficking. The operation also falls under the broader “Operation 238: Safeguard Nakorn Lamduan” initiative.

 

Investigators revealed that Mr. Jakkrit, a contract employee of a local SAO, had been using his lunch break to deliver methamphetamine to local youths, reportedly selling three pills for 100 baht. Authorities had received prior intelligence about his drug-dealing activities and his possession of illegal firearms, prompting a coordinated investigation between the military, police, and district officials.

 

He now faces multiple charges, including possession and distribution of a Category 1 narcotic (methamphetamine) with intent to sell, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition without proper registration or permits. The suspect and the seized items have been handed over to Khun Han Police Station for further legal proceedings.

 

-- 2025-04-14

 

At least he was doing it in his own time  "during his lunch break"        😎