Man arrested, 3kg of ‘ice’ seized on Samui

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A man has been arrested on Koh Samui after police seized more than 3 kg of crystal methamphetamine.

In a joint operation between Army troops and district officials, 36 year old Thai national, Ekkachai Prakobwancharone, was arrested at his rented room early yesterday (Tuesday). Authorities seized 52 grams of the drug, popularly known as “ice”, from the room at the time of the arrest.

Following interrogation of the suspect, it led to the discovery of a further 3 kilograms of the drug at a residence belonging to one of Ekkachai’s friends.

The suspect says he bought the drug from a friend to resell on Koh Samui.