Eight arrested with drugs, firearms and ammunition

A team of Mueang Phuket District officers led by Danai Jaikheang have arrested eight male and female suspects with a variety of illicit drugs, firearms and ammunition.

The eight suspects arrested are 27 year old man Watanyu Jaiyen, arrested at a house in Soi King Kaew, Rassada. Officer seized 4.34 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 6 methamphetamine pills, 3 handguns and 130 bullets. He has been charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and illegal possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

38 year old man Suttisak Monturat was arrested at a house on Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town. Officers seized two bottles of liquid kratom. He has been charged with illegal possession of Category 5 drugs.

A man name Sutat Pakkalo was arrested at a house in Thalang. Offices seized 22.38 grams of crystal methamphetamine. He has been charged with illegal possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

22 year old man Yuttapong Krongyut and 20 year old man Nawapon Jaingam were arrested near Naka Shrine on Chao Fa Suanluang Road in Wichit. Officers seized 2.02 grams of crystal methamphetamine. They have been charged with illegal possession of Category 1 drugs.

A man name Somkit Ratchatanee was arrested at a rental room in Soi Honsaitong in Rassada. Officers seized 40 of methamphetamine pills, 0.53 grams of crystal methamphetamine. He has been charged with illegal possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

And a 33 year old man, Prasit Sasukm and a 21 year old woman, Nattakan Petyawa, were arrested at a house in Soi King Kaew in Rassada. Officers seized 74.10 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 7 of methamphetamine pills, 3 handgun and 48 bullets. They have been charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and illegal possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

All suspects have been taken to the Phuket City Police Station. They have admitted all charges.