Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has carried out a large-scale destruction of seized drugs, including 139 million methamphetamine pills, in a move underscoring the government’s commitment to combating the nation’s drug problem.

 

The ceremony, the 10th of its kind this year, was held at Akkee Prakarn Public Company Limited, with Justice Ministry Deputy Minister Yusin Jintapakorn presiding. Also present were Pol Lt Gen Phanurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, and Deputy Secretary-General Apikit Chor Rojprasert, along with representatives from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Highway Police, the Forensic Science Office and public witnesses including prominent artists and social media influencers.

 

The drugs destroyed were seized from 1,304 cases and weighed a total of over 20 tonnes, including:

 

• Methamphetamine: 139 million pills (13,895 kg)

• Crystal meth (ice): 6,076 kg

• Ketamine: 1,440 kg

• Heroin: 174 kg

• Other controlled substances: over 20 kg

 

Deputy Minister Yusin emphasised that the operation reflects the government’s strict anti-drug policy and ongoing determination to remove illegal substances from society. “This is the 10th destruction operation we have carried out, and combined with previous actions, more than 203 tonnes of illegal drugs have been permanently removed from circulation,” he said.

 

The ONCB highlighted that the new Narcotics Act allows for faster and more transparent handling of seized drugs. The participation of celebrity witnesses, including actors Por Arnon Thongborisut, Art Ekkrath Takiennuch and Benz Jirayu Jantrawong, was intended to reinforce public confidence in the integrity of the process.

 

Pol Lt Gen Phanurat added: “Every batch of drugs destroyed today represents the tireless and risky work of our officers on the front lines. Our mission is not complete until these substances are eliminated. We will continue to enforce the law strictly to protect society and safeguard the future of our children.”

 

The ONCB has conducted ten major destruction operations covering 2,117 cases, removing over 203 tonnes of illegal drugs from circulation. This includes more than 1.354 billion methamphetamine pills and over 65 tonnes of crystal meth. The agency stressed that all seized drugs are disposed of permanently, preventing them from re-entering society.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-23

 

 

 

If what he says is true, this is the 10th time this year, thats more than once a month they have destroyed this amount of drugs, Then something is sadly wrong, your war on drugs is not working, 

It's bogus.

 

139 for your 666 in numerology.

 

They be punking yo' axrse.

 

More than likely the cops are selling the stuff out the back door, if this story was true.