Phang Nga Teacher Arrested for Drugs, Firearms, and Wildlife Crimes

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A 53-year-old teacher in Phang Nga was arrested in a major operation targeting drugs and wildlife crime. During a checkpoint search, police found .22 calibre ammunition in his pickup. A further search at his school office uncovered 21 meth pills, firearms, ammunition, deer antlers, skulls, and makeshift rifles. He now faces multiple charges, including drug possession, illegal gun ownership, and violations of wildlife protection laws. Authorities say the case highlights growing concerns over trusted figures’ involvement in criminal activity, as the government intensifies efforts to combat narcotics and protect endangered wildlife.