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Phuket Police make five meth arrests in two days, booty seized worth more than B5 million

Darawan Naknakhon

Three of the five suspects shown with some of the seized drugs.

PHUKET: Provincial police have announced making a handful of meth arrests and seizures over the past few days, noting the value of drugs seized to be worth more than B5 million.

Under the direction of Phuket Provincial Police Commander, Pol Maj Gen Theeraphon Thipcharoen, Phuket Police held a press conference today to reveal details of the arrests.

At 6pm on May 4 Phuket drug suppression officers arrested Mr Rachai “Un” Kuadcheua, 33, at a well-known apartment on Soi Nopakhun, off Mae Luean Rd in Phuket City’s Talad Yai sub district.

Caught in possession of 13 meth pills (ya bah), Un was chargedwith possession of a Category 1 drug without permit.

Then at 1.30am on May 5, Thalang drug suppression officers raided an apartment block in in the Thepkrasatrri sub district, where they arrested Mr Charin “Pu” Rattasit, 34, and Mr Mongkol “Kik” Chetapun, 23.

Pu was found to be in possession of 8 grams of crystal meth, and subsequently charged with possession of a Category 1 drug (ya ice) with intent to sell.

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-police-make-five-meth-arrests-in-two-days-booty-seized-worth-more-than-b5-million-57337.php

-- Phuket News 2016-05-07

[RigPig]

And another gun!!

[stubuzz]

He didn't have a permit?

[Dumbastheycome]

Booty? Is that like a J Lopez booty or treasure?

[connda]

booty seized worth more than B5 million

They arrested Kim Kardashian??? OMG!

[gandalf12]

The police should not publicize that they have caught drug dealers but use them to get to their suppliers

[sebastion]

The police should not publicize that they have caught drug dealers but use them to get to their suppliers

Chances are the suppliers are in the building.

[gandalf12]

Since the Malaysians are facing the death penalty will these guys get the same?