Crime Drug Traffickers Busted at Chumphon Bus Terminal with Meth Pills

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of SiamRath.

 

Police arrested three suspects attempting to smuggle 300,000 methamphetamine pills hidden in luggage aboard a long-distance coach arriving at the Chumphon Bus Terminal.

 

On 11 August, police received a tip-off about Mr Niruttee, 27, who has a history in drug trafficking, travelling on an air-conditioned bus suspected of carrying illegal drugs. Officers from the Chumphon Provincial Police Investigation Unit, Region 8 Special Investigation Division and other specialised units set up surveillance at the terminal in Khun Krathing subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon district.

 

At approximately 04:00, the bus arrived and was parked at the terminal. When officers boarded to inspect, Niruttee was found sitting near a window acting suspiciously. Two other passengers seated nearby, Mr Sattha, 24 and Ms Treenet, 28, were also behaving nervously. All three were asked to disembark with their luggage for further inspection.

 

Upon searching their bags, officers discovered a total of 300,000 methamphetamine tablets concealed inside multiple suitcases. The drugs were packed in blue resealable plastic bags marked “999,” wrapped in wax paper and foil.

 

The tablets were divided into:

 

• 60,000 pills in a grey suitcase

• 80,000 pills in a black backpack

• 80,000 pills in another black backpack

• 80,000 pills in a green-black suitcase

 

All three suspects confessed that the drugs belonged to them. They admitted travelling from Chiang Rai to collect the methamphetamine, with Niruttee leading the operation. The drugs were destined for Nakhon Si Thammarat province and they expected a payment of 50,000 baht per trip.

 

Police attempted to extend the investigation to the final recipients but were unable to make further arrests as the network appeared to have been alerted and avoided contact.

 

The trio have been charged with possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute. They are currently held at Chumphon Police Station pending legal proceedings.

 

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking routes connecting northern and southern Thailand.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Siam Rath 2025-08-13