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A seemingly ordinary grocery shop in Phuket's quiet Baan Phru Samphan neighbourhood has been unveiled as a front for drug dealing, following a successful sting operation by local authorities.

 

On the evening of July 2, Phuket Provincial Defence Officer Akkara Suwatthikul, supported by a Volunteer Defence Corps team, raided the shop. The operation was initiated after locals alleged the store owner, already on bail for a prior drug offence, was openly selling methamphetamine pills, or yaba.

 

An undercover officer confirmed the illicit activity, leading to the raid. Officials arrested a male suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, and confiscated 282 yaba pills, including 25 secured during the sting, along with 560 baht in cash.

 

The suspect faces charges of distributing and possessing methamphetamine, a Category 1 narcotic, without permission. He is currently at Thalang Police Station, facing severe legal repercussions.

 

Authorities have emphasised that this arrest marks the start of broader efforts to dismantle local drug networks. “Further investigations are underway,” a spokesperson stated, reinforcing the zero-tolerance stance towards illegal drug activities.

 

The revelation has shocked residents who had been anxious about the shop's shady dealings. One local shared, “We were living in fear with people coming and going at all hours. It’s a relief to see action being taken.”

 

Police are urging anyone with additional information on drug trafficking in the area to come forward as they intensify efforts to disrupt the supply chain.

 

image.png  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-04

 

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