Region 8 Police pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz
The Region 8 Police have seized more than 3 million methamphetamine pills and more than 100 firearms during a week of drugs and crimes crackdowns before Loy Kratong, from seven provinces.
Detail were revealed at a press conference at the Region 8 Police headquarter in Mai Khao. From November 13-18, before the Loy Kratong festivities tomorrow, police arrested a total of 109 suspects with 24 licensed guns and 84 unlicensed guns.
Police have also arrested 138 drug suspects seizing a total of 3,590,100 methamphetamine pills, 79 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 3.4 kilograms of marijuana 3,393 grams, and 51 kilograms of kratom leaves.
Lt Gen Pongwut Pongsri, Acting Commander of the Region 8 Police says, “We are continuing to crackdown on drugs and firearm in every area under our responsibility.”
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