Two arrested over kratom in raids in Chalong
A team of Chalong police, with search warrants in hand, raided two houses in Chalong on Friday (June 8).
Police first raided a house in Soi Palai at 5pm. Police arrested 22 year old Anuwat Khawon. Police seized 20 bundles of kratom leaves.
Anuwat admitted that he came to the house to buy kratom leaves. The seller went had already fled the location. Anuwat was taken to the Chalong Police Station for further questioning.
Police continued to another location and raided a house in Chao Fa Garden Home housing estate. Police arrested 25 year old Thitisan Rimon. Police seized kitchen staff and cough syrup which were being used to produce liquid kratom.
Thitisan admitted he bought kratom leaves for 100 Baht per bundle. He was taken to Chalong Police Station to face legal action.
