Crime Thailand Prepares to Destroy Over 28 Tonnes of Seized Drugs

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

On 24th June, a significant event took place at the Drug Testing Institute in Bangkok, as Thailand prepared to destroy over 28 tonnes of seized narcotics. Apikit Chorotprasert, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), presided over the opening of the drug warehouse.

 

Key officials, including Drug Testing Institute Director Kanyanan Kongphasnithiroj and other law enforcement representatives, were present to verify and release the drugs from 85 major cases, thoroughly tested before destruction from 26th to 29th June.

 

Apikit stated that this destruction demonstrates the government’s and the ONCB’s determination to tackle drug issues decisively.

 

The confiscated drugs, products of extensive law enforcement efforts, are now set for destruction to ensure they cannot re-enter society and cause harm.

 

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

The receipt and handover process occurred from 24th to 25th June, involving thorough checking against approved inventories.

 

Secured under strict measures, the drugs will be transported on 26th June to a facility in Samut Prakan for incineration. Officials will monitor the process, verifying the complete destruction by checking the ashes on 29th June.

 

Every step follows the Narcotics Act 2021 carefully, ensuring transparency and public confidence in the commitment to resolve drug problems and maintain community safety.

 

This batch includes drugs from 85 cases: over 24.39 tonnes, featuring 123 million methamphetamine tablets (11,272 kg), 12,281 kg of crystal methamphetamine, 699 kg of ketamine, 118 kg of heroin, and 18 kg of other narcotics.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from MGR Online 2025-06-25

 

 

[redwood1]

For quite a while now they have had problems with Rats eating large qualities of the drugs stored in these drug storage units in Thailand....

[ikke1959]

28 tonnes... I am wondering how many tonnes are getting lost or not destroyed.... The BMW and Mercedes and large houses must be paid with something

[kickstart]

 They have a big drug seizure, a lot of photo opportunities and people standing around.

Then it is in the front door, and out the back door.

Word on the street at the time , probably true the reason for the coup against Thucksin ,he did a lot to do away with drug dealers, the army generals were not happy about the loss of income from selling their drugs, so they got rid of him , Welcome to Thailand

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

Apikit stated that this destruction demonstrates the government’s and the ONCB’s determination to tackle drug issues decisively.

Honest as the day is long...

[wombat]

Premium downwind seats are available so old mate down the pub was saying 

[bamnutsak]

Published seizures, whether in the jungles in the north, or at sea, seems to be eclipsing recent figures.

 

Just the other day...

 

THAILAND BUSTS MAJOR DRUG RING WITH 2.4-TON CRYSTAL METH AT SEA

 

BANGKOK — Thai authorities have intercepted nearly 2.4 tons of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated international street value exceeding $91 million USD during a maritime smuggling operation in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2025/06/23/thailand-busts-major-drug-ring-with-2-4-ton-crystal-meth-at-sea/

 

 

Drug smuggler killed, 4.2 million meth pills seized in Chiang Rai shootout

 

In Chiang Rai‘s Mae Fah Luang district, a drug smuggler was killed and 4.2 million methamphetamine pills were seized following a 10-minute exchange of gunfire between armed traffickers and an army patrol early on June 6.

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/northern-thailand/drug-smuggler-killed-4-2m-meth-pills-seized-in-chiang-rai-shootout

[blaze master]

One for the fire...one out the back door. Repeat till all gine. 

[sammieuk1]

Sure there will be a Pol, Maj, Gen' with a faulty lighter hovering 🤔

[FlorC]

What a waste.

[wombat]

4 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Published seizures

With the soft busts of weed no longer available there should be more chemi busts.

[black tabby12345]

On 6/25/2025 at 10:16 AM, redwood1 said:

For quite a while now they have had problems with Rats eating large qualities of the drugs stored in these drug storage units in Thailand....

 

Do those "rats" disguise as men in uniform?

[black tabby12345]

On 6/25/2025 at 12:23 PM, ikke1959 said:

28 tonnes... I am wondering how many tonnes are getting lost or not destroyed.... The BMW and Mercedes and large houses must be paid with something

 

In this kingdom, quite a few high-ranking cops/military officers  are said to have huge mansions they won't be able to afford within their lawful incomes.

[black tabby12345]

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

What a waste.

Can heroin be made into anathetic?

Both morphine and heroin are made from one same source: Opium though.

 

 

 

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

In the OP photo, i applaud the manner in which the bagged narcotics are neatly stacked and labelled to ensure simple and accurate daily inventory. 😋

[redwood1]

But seriously

To have millions and millions of dollars in drugs just sitting there....When if sold would be 100% profit....Is a temptation that could bend the straightest of the strait......

Including every one here..

 

And after you did it once you would instantly addicted to the free money...

[AustinRacing]

On 6/25/2025 at 12:23 PM, ikke1959 said:

28 tonnes... I am wondering how many tonnes are getting lost or not destroyed.... The BMW and Mercedes and large houses must be paid with something

Yes there is 28T in storage. How much is drugs and how much is plastic bags containing something else? (replaced for bags of drugs) 

[daveAustin]

5 hours ago, FlorC said:

What a waste.

At least keep any psychedelics in that stash.