800,000 speed pills seized in drug bust operation in Thailand's Deep South

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800,000 speed pills seized in Deep South's drug bust operation

PATTANI, 28 October 2014 (NNT) -- Nearly a million tablets of methamphetamine have just been seized in a sting operation in the Deep South of Thailand.

The Forward Post of the Internal Security Operations Command 4th Region disclosed on Tuesday that it had confiscated 800,000 speed pills during its drug eradication operations in Hat Yai and Chana districts in Songkhla province and Takbai district in Narathiwat.

Five alleged members of major trafficking rings in the area were arrested during the operation on October 26 and 27; they have been charged with possession of illegal drugs.

The operations were carried out by three law enforcement units, in line with the more stringent strategy of the new Army Commander, Gen. Udomdech Sitabutr, on drug trafficking ring suppression, especially in the Deep South of Thailand.

Moreover, the 4th Region Army Commander Lt. Gen. Prakarn Chollayuth has ordered related units to launch a further investigation into the case based on the information received from this operation. Local residents have also been urged to report any suspicious activities or violations of law by dialing 1341, the Hotline number, 24 hours a day.


-- NNT 2014-10-28

[JeremyBowskill]

any of this crap that gets destroyed is good, but in the grand scheme of things this will make little difference.

[impulse]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

[jdinasia]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

[tbthailand]

drugs seized in the deep south. Drugs seized in the north east.

what, no drugs in Bangkok?

[h90]

any of this crap that gets destroyed is good, but in the grand scheme of things this will make little difference.

No it will keep the profit high.

[Local Drunk]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

@impulse... Drugs for money to fund terrorism and insurgencies is not a new concept; however, I agree with JD that it's not a drug turf war. It's not Juarez.

[h90]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

It would be easy: Allow addicted to buy the drugs in the next pharmacy.

No drug money anymore.

No drug related crime anymore

Some tax money

no dirty drugs anymore

no dealer who want to get young people addicted (no profit in doing so).

While it wouldn't solve all problem it would reduce most of the problems. Beside why should government control what drugs (including Alcohol) grown up people use or don't use?

This system only makes drug dealer rich. And the connection between drug mafia and politic is known in many countries.

[Local Drunk]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

It would be easy: Allow addicted to buy the drugs in the next pharmacy.

No drug money anymore.

No drug related crime anymore

Some tax money

no dirty drugs anymore

no dealer who want to get young people addicted (no profit in doing so).

While it wouldn't solve all problem it would reduce most of the problems. Beside why should government control what drugs (including Alcohol) grown up people use or don't use?

This system only makes drug dealer rich. And the connection between drug mafia and politic is known in many countries.

Legal meth... are you off your rocker?

[impulse]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

use of car bombs and IEDS is also a hallmark of the narco-terrorists of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Source: http://dailysignal.com/2010/07/19/car-bombs-and-grenades-in-mexico-look-south-to-farc-maras-and-chavez/

On July 15, the Juarez drug cartel detonated a car bomb on the streets of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, less than a mile from the U.S. border. The use of car bombs represents a new tactic in the escalating street violence between drug cartels and Mexican authorities,

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/photos/drug-war-us-mexico-border-11367223/image-11383598

The charred remains of at least 28 people, believed to be student protesters who disappeared a week ago, were removed from mass graves on the outskirts of Iguala, Mexico on Sunday for DNA testing.

Source: http://mashable.com/2014/10/06/student-protesters-mexico/

http://world.time.com/2014/01/17/mexico-drug-war-kidnapping/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/21/AR2010072106200.html

In short, yes, that does sound a lot like a drug war...

[jdinasia]

LOL

Yeah... Thailand is now Columbia!!!

[impulse]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

@impulse... Drugs for money to fund terrorism and insurgencies is not a new concept; however, I agree with JD that it's not a drug turf war. It's not Juarez.

I'm saying it's "terrorism" to further the drug business (or human trafficking, or land grabs, or...or..) not the other way around. Scare everyone into staying out of your way, and kill those who won't. Seems like the Catholics in Mexico and Colombia have been doing it with impunity for decades- and they have absolutely no political or religious agenda. Just cash, land and treasure. Can't understand why people think the Buddhists and Muslims down south are different.

Pure, evil greed, hiding behind an insurgency.

Don't get me wrong. I'm sure there is some actual insurgent violence. But I suspect we're being fed only the news that protects entrenched powers nosing in at the trough.

[ratcatcher]

LOL

Yeah... Thailand is now Columbia!!!

Columbia is British, old chap.

[jdinasia]

LOL

Yeah... Thailand is now Columbia!!!

Columbia is British, old chap.

Not surprised they are selling cheap dvd subscriptions!!

[Local Drunk]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

use of car bombs and IEDS is also a hallmark of the narco-terrorists of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Source: http://dailysignal.com/2010/07/19/car-bombs-and-grenades-in-mexico-look-south-to-farc-maras-and-chavez/

On July 15, the Juarez drug cartel detonated a car bomb on the streets of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, less than a mile from the U.S. border. The use of car bombs represents a new tactic in the escalating street violence between drug cartels and Mexican authorities,

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/photos/drug-war-us-mexico-border-11367223/image-11383598

The charred remains of at least 28 people, believed to be student protesters who disappeared a week ago, were removed from mass graves on the outskirts of Iguala, Mexico on Sunday for DNA testing.

Source: http://mashable.com/2014/10/06/student-protesters-mexico/

http://world.time.com/2014/01/17/mexico-drug-war-kidnapping/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/21/AR2010072106200.html

In short, yes, that does sound a lot like a drug war...

Will he get the gentle sarcasm? Perhaps an epiphany? Drugs are and have always been a way to fund terrorism from the Death Squads of El Salvador to the hordes of Taliban... The words in italics can be hummed to the US Marine Corps Anthem. Catchy little sing song isn't it? Thank you three times...

[Local Drunk]

LOL

Yeah... Thailand is now Columbia!!!

Columbia is British, old chap.

Not surprised they are selling cheap dvd subscriptions!!

Come on you two... One exclamation point is enough.

[jdinasia]

!!! Hail Columbia!!!

[Local Drunk]

!!! Hail Columbia!!!

You annoying pest! I spray insect repellent in your general direction!

[MobileContent]

800k in pills and no photos or any names. When 800k pills are sized it will normally take a lot of I COURT THEM PHOTOS.

[jdinasia]

LOL

Yeah... Thailand is now Columbia!!!

Columbia is British, old chap.

Not surprised they are selling cheap dvd subscriptions!!

Come on you two... One exclamation point is enough.

Interesting -- "Columbia" was the poetic name for America in the 1800'S

Here you go.

!!!!! !!!!!

Grrrrr

[Local Drunk]

Every time I read a story like this one, (and the drug runner who was shot in his vehicle this week- during a crackdown on terrorism), I wonder how much of the so called insurgency is just the result of a drug war, a turf war, smuggling, human trafficking, a business dispute, or a land grab.

Hard to tell which is which by the shoddy reporting.

You think bombings, killing around 200 teachers, burning schools is a drug turf war?

@impulse... Drugs for money to fund terrorism and insurgencies is not a new concept; however, I agree with JD that it's not a drug turf war. It's not Juarez.

I'm saying it's "terrorism" to further the drug business (or human trafficking, or land grabs, or...or..) not the other way around. Scare everyone into staying out of your way, and kill those who won't. Seems like the Catholics in Mexico and Colombia have been doing it with impunity for decades- and they have absolutely no political or religious agenda. Just cash, land and treasure. Can't understand why people think the Buddhists and Muslims down south are different.

Pure, evil greed, hiding behind an insurgency.

Don't get me wrong. I'm sure there is some actual insurgent violence. But I suspect we're being fed only the news that protects entrenched powers nosing in at the trough.

You're right in the respect that it's a land grab. Don't confuse it with drug traffickers. In my opinion the solution is a bit of self autonomy in the south. The problem with my solution is that there will never be a solution between religious divides and culture: Hence, fanaticism on both sides will never cease. It's ******-up mate.

[jdinasia]

LD

I used to think exactly the same. My colleagues are slowly bringing me around to thinking differently.

I am on the fence now, but wouldn't be surprised if things calm down soon

[Local Drunk]

LD

I used to think exactly the same. My colleagues are slowly bringing me around to thinking differently.

I am on the fence now, but wouldn't be surprised if things calm down soon

I don't know your friends... but I hope you are right.

[Local Drunk]

@JD I prefer my harebrained interpretation from the Latin of Americus Infectus... Columbia is a noun... The name of cities, rivers and many other things in the U.S. Will do some homework on that.

Thanks

[Smokemachine]

No news from small areas under Phichit province?

Some lucky chaps I guess.

[noodle]

Anyone remember (the original) Vanishing Point. I don't know about this stuff but the chic on the mo-bike seemed fair chilled to me.

OK, ok, not to mention the 'dude' and the Mopar machinery. Bring it back.

Back on topic. If this stuff wasn't a 'crime' then it wouldn't be a problem. Like 100 years ago when no chemicals were illegal (maybe 120for opium in England)