Crime Thai–Swedish Man Arrested in Pattaya Drugs Sting

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A Thai–Swedish man has been arrested in a late-night anti-drugs operation in central Pattaya after a dramatic foot chase in which he allegedly tried to throw evidence onto a resident’s rooftop.

 

In the early hours, Bang Lamung District Chief Patcharapatch Sritanyanont ordered a joint operation involving district administrative officers and Pattaya City Police to target suspected drug networks in the area.

 

Acting on intelligence from an informant, officers set up a sting to catch a man later identified only as “Jimmy”, 35, accused of selling drugs to local youths and foreign tourists in Pattaya’s nightlife district. The operation took place beside a hotel on Pattaya Third Road, where undercover agents attempted a controlled purchase.

 

However, Jimmy reportedly became suspicious and fled on foot. Officers gave chase through the streets, during which the suspect allegedly hurled his mobile phone and a bag of drugs onto the roof of a nearby house in an attempt to destroy evidence. Exhausted, he eventually surrendered.

 

 

A search of his person uncovered seven ecstasy tablets in his right trouser pocket. A further search of his Honda Click motorcycle revealed 44 methamphetamine pills, 3.59 grams of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a black tube and two blister packs of “Happy Five” pills.

 

Jimmy has been charged with possession of illegal drugs with intent to sell and drug use. He is now in custody at Pattaya City Police Station pending further legal proceedings.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from ที่นี่ พัทยา 2025-08-15

 

 

 

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Happy 5 Pills are Nimetazepam, a Benzodiapine.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimetazepam#:~:text=Nimetazepam has a reputation for,ecstasy replacement without a hangover).