Drug bust

  • Crime NewsNakhon Pathom police seize 79 kg of meth in drug bust

    Nakhon Pathom police seize 79 kg of meth in drug bust

    Police in Nakhon Pathom arrested two suspects and seized over 70 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a secret room beneath a staircase. The drugs were intended for distribution, with one suspect denying all charges. Yesterday, January 12, at 11pm, senior police officers, including Police Major General Chomchawin Purathananon and Police Colonel Phongsakorn Uppapong, along with other local officials, conducted…

  • Crime NewsThai border police seize meth and Happy Water worth millions

    Thai border police seize meth and Happy Water worth millions

    The Border Patrol Police Company 237 in Tha Uthen district, Nakhon Phanom province, yesterday seized 240,000 methamphetamine tablets and Happy Water. The drugs were smuggled across the Mekong River and intended for distribution within the region. On Tuesday, January 7, anti-narcotics officers from Border Patrol Police Company 237 received a tip-off from a local informant about a large quantity of…

  • Crime NewsChinese man arrested in 70 million baht heroin bust in Nong Khai

    Chinese man arrested in 70 million baht heroin bust in Nong Khai

    Police in Nong Khai apprehended a Chinese national involved in a transnational drug trafficking operation. The suspect allegedly concealed 120 kilogrammes of heroin within car batteries, claiming he was merely hired to manage logistics and inspect the parcels. Yesterday, December 18, Police officials, including Piratch Udompisutikun, Yutthana Ngamchat, Rattasart Chidchu, and Suchart Thonmanee, collaborated with various police and military units…

  • Thailand NewsThai customs intercept over 300 drug cases so far in December

    Thai customs intercept over 300 drug cases so far in December

    The Thai Customs Department announced the seizure of heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and counterfeit goods at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in a coordinated effort with the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Immigration Bureau, and the Australian Border Force (ABF). The announcement was made at a press briefing at the Customs Department headquarters in Bangkok, today, December 16. Yesterday, customs officials intercepted two passengers…

  • Crime NewsPolice Region 5 seizes 6.8 million meth pills in major bust

    Police Region 5 seizes 6.8 million meth pills in major bust

    Police Region 5 coordinated with various agencies to announce a major drug bust, seizing 6.8 million methamphetamine pills from a drug trafficking network along the border. The operation, aiming to curb drug distribution within the country, was highlighted in a press conference held yesterday at the Police Region 5 headquarters. Key figures including Police Lieutenant General Kritthapol Yeesakhorn, the Commissioner…

  • Phuket NewsBusted: Police nab drug queenpin in Phuket

    Busted: Police nab drug queenpin in Phuket

    Kamala Police scored a major victory in their war on drugs, arresting a 35 year old woman described as a central figure in a sprawling drug distribution network. Marina Prabphet, also known as Ja Lek or Teua Lek, was apprehended at her residence in Village 8, Ban Phru Samphan, Thepkrasattri subdistrict, on Wednesday, December 11. The dramatic bust, part of…

  • Crime NewsCouple arrested in Phatthalung drug bust, mother’s shock revealed

    Couple arrested in Phatthalung drug bust, mother’s shock revealed

    A dramatic drug bust in Phatthalung province saw police arrest a couple involved in drug trafficking, leaving the woman’s mother in shock. The incident unfolded when police raided a house in Ban Khok Chang, Pak Phayun district, uncovering significant evidence of drug dealing. The operation was led by Yotapol Rungsawat, 434th Border Patrol Police Company Commander, in collaboration with the…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya nightclub raid: 54 arrested for drug use

    Pattaya nightclub raid: 54 arrested for drug use

    A significant drug bust at a Pattaya nightclub led to the arrest of 54 patrons who tested positive for illegal substances. Early this morning, at precisely 4.06am, Chon Buri’s governor initiated a comprehensive raid on Eleven Pub Pattaya, situated on South Pattaya Road. More than 100 officers, including provincial and district administrative officials as well as local police, participated in…

  • Crime NewsPolice in Thailand seize 5 million meth tablets in Bangkok drug bust

    Police in Thailand seize 5 million meth tablets in Bangkok drug bust

    Police in Thailand apprehended suspects in possession of over 5 million methamphetamine tablets intended for distribution within Bangkok’s central areas. The operation, which reflects the government’s intensified efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in Thailand, also resulted in the seizure of three mobile phones. The suspects were detained and are set to face legal proceedings. The crackdown is part of a…

  • Thailand NewsThailand scores a ‘meth’-odical victory with Saraburi drug bust

    Thailand scores a ‘meth’-odical victory with Saraburi drug bust

    More than five million methamphetamine (meth) pills have been seized in Saraburi, marking one of the largest drug busts in Thailand in recent months. Provincial Police Region 1 confirmed the significant confiscation. Police intercepted a total of 5.2 million meth pills on Sudbantad Road in the Kaeng Koi district last Friday, November 8. The acting commissioner, Silpakom Iamwong of the…

  • Crime NewsPolice drug bust seizes 56kg of heroin in Nakhon Phanom

    Police drug bust seizes 56kg of heroin in Nakhon Phanom

    Nakhon Phanom was the scene of a blockbuster drug bust yesterday as police and local security forces joined forces to take down major drug lords, confiscating a monumental 56 kilogrammes of heroin and a mind-boggling 121,000 methamphetamine pills in the Thao Uthen district. This daring operation was set in motion after an explosive tip-off about a narcotics shipment sneaking across…

  • Crime NewsThai police intercept 2 million meth pills in sedan bust

    Thai police intercept 2 million meth pills in sedan bust

    Thai police in Wang Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, arrested a major drug trafficker, seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine pills hidden in a sedan. The arrest happened after a keen-eyed officer noticed the vehicle appeared heavily loaded, leading to a search that uncovered five sacks of drugs. Yesterday, October 28, at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Police Headquarters,…

  • Thailand NewsThai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid

    Thai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid

    Thai police recently dismantled a Taiwanese drug syndicate operating in Bangkok, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of narcotics. The operation targeted party-goers in the Min Buri area, leading to significant arrests and a substantial haul of drugs. Officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, conducted the raid…

  • Crime NewsPolice seize 1.26 million meth tablets in major drug bust

    Police seize 1.26 million meth tablets in major drug bust

    Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat seized 1.26 million methamphetamine tablets in a major drug bust, revealing shockingly low wholesale prices and promotional offers for bulk purchases. The drugs are believed to be produced in neighbouring countries embroiled in conflict. Yesterday, October 7, at the Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Saranyu Chamnanrach, Deputy Commissioner of Police Region…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok drug bust seizes meth worth 100m baht, three arrested

    Bangkok drug bust seizes meth worth 100m baht, three arrested

    A major drug bust in Bangkok led to the arrest of three alleged members of a substantial drug network, with methamphetamine (meth) pills and crystal meth worth over 100 million baht seized. Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, assistant national police chief, and senior police officials, announced the operation at the Metropolitan Police Bureau office yesterday, October 2. The suspects, identified…

  • Crime NewsPhatthalung police seize 20,000 meth pills in major drug bust

    Phatthalung police seize 20,000 meth pills in major drug bust

    Police in Phatthalung have arrested a drug dealer at a petrol station, seizing 20,000 methamphetamine pills intended for local distribution and are now expanding their efforts to dismantle a larger network in Thung Song. Phatthalung police, led by Yotsaporn Rungsawat, commander of the 434th Border Patrol Police Company, alongside Amphon Nilbanphot and Chusak Chuthong, officers from the same unit, and administrative…

  • Thailand NewsThai police seize crystal meth stash hidden in cement ware

    Thai police seize crystal meth stash hidden in cement ware

    Thai police scored a major win against international drug traffickers after uncovering a massive stash of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) hidden in decorative cement items at Bangkok Port. The drug bust was carried out by the Seaport Interdiction Task Force (SITF) on Wednesday, August 21. During a routine inspection at the Khlong Toei district, officers stumbled upon two suspicious boxes in…

  • Crime NewsThai police seize 110kg of drugs in major bust in Songkhla

    Thai police seize 110kg of drugs in major bust in Songkhla

    Thai police intercepted a major drug trafficking operation yesterday, seizing 100 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 10 kilogrammes of ketamine hidden in a vehicle bearing deceptive Attorney General’s Office stickers. The bust occurred in Songkhla province and involved both Thai and Malaysian nationals. The Region 9 Police Investigation Unit, led by Thanawat Saengsui, executed the operation on a bridge over…

  • Crime NewsThai police seize 10 million meth pills in Loei province

    Thai police seize 10 million meth pills in Loei province

    Thai Defence Minister Sutin Klangsang announced the seizure of 10 million methamphetamine pills, ordering stringent border measures and public cooperation to curb drug trafficking. The operation took place in Loei Province, involving various military and local police. Yesterday, at the 21st Ranger Unit, Sutin Klangsang held a press conference regarding the significant drug bust in Loei Province. The operation, conducted…

  • Thailand NewsThai police seize assets worth 23 million baht in drug crackdown

    Thai police seize assets worth 23 million baht in drug crackdown

    Thai law enforcement officials announced a significant crackdown on drug operations on Thursday, July 25, targeting 237 locations and seizing properties valued at over 23 million baht. The Thai Patrol and Special Operation Division (PSD), along with other relevant agencies, held a press conference at 1pm on Thursday to reveal the details of the extensive operation. Police aimed their efforts…

  • Crime NewsBang Lamung police seize 3kg meth and firearm in drug bust

    Bang Lamung police seize 3kg meth and firearm in drug bust

    Bang Lamung police apprehended a suspected drug dealer yesterday, confiscating 3 kilogrammes of methamphetamine and a firearm. The operation, led by Superintendent Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat, involved Chon Buri administrative officials and anti-drug officers. Police conducted a sting operation targeting Saran Mankit, also known as Mike, a 34 year old resident of Kamphaeng Phet province. The arrest took place at…

  • Thailand NewsOfficer injured in Chiang Mai drug bust as suspect flees

    Officer injured in Chiang Mai drug bust as suspect flees

    An early morning drug bust operation in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai led to an exchange of gunfire, leaving one officer injured. Police managed to seize a significant amount of heroin and methamphetamine after a suspect abandoned a motorcycle and fled. At 4.30am today, July 9, the rapid response unit of the Border Patrol Police Company 335 initiated a checkpoint…

  • Thailand NewsThai police seize 13 million pills, 746 firearms in national crackdown

    Thai police seize 13 million pills, 746 firearms in national crackdown

    National Police Chief Torsak Sukvimol disclosed the outcomes of Operation 767, a nationwide crackdown by Thai police on influential groups, hired gunmen, and crime syndicates. The operation, conducted across 183 locations, targeted criminal gangs, loan sharks, figures linked to local politicians, bid-rigging groups, and public land encroachers. Police managed to apprehend 87 suspects. In the course of the operation, the…

  • Thailand NewsTwo busts in Narathiwat yielded over 38 million baht worth of drugs

    Two busts in Narathiwat yielded over 38 million baht worth of drugs

    Narathiwat Police arrested two major drug dealers and seized a substantial haul of methamphetamine pills, crystal methamphetamine, and assets amounting to upwards of 38 million baht. A press conference was held at the Provincial Police Headquarters in Narathiwat to reveal the details of the operation. The event was attended by the Governor of Narathiwat, Tra Koon Thotharam. The two arrested individuals were…

  • Thailand NewsRTP seize 36 million meth pills in major drug bust

    RTP seize 36 million meth pills in major drug bust

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced a major crackdown on drug trafficking networks, where a series of drug busts resulted in the arrest of 21 suspects and the seizure of 36 million methamphetamine pills and 911 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. Assistant Commissioner-General, Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, alongside officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, presented the results of the operation…

  • Crime NewsPooling trouble: Udon Thani cops dive in, net 31 in drug raid splash

    Pooling trouble: Udon Thani cops dive in, net 31 in drug raid splash

    Police in Udon Thani conducted a significant raid on a pool villa, resulting in the arrest of 31 individuals involved in a drug party. The operation took place after authorities received a tip-off from the Damrongdhama Center. The raid uncovered a new type of illicit substance disguised within 13 packs of collagen, along with two ecstasy pills and 2.48 grammes…

  • Thailand NewsThai police raid drug-fuelled party at luxury villa, 34 arrested

    Thai police raid drug-fuelled party at luxury villa, 34 arrested

    Police in Nakhon Pathom dismantled a drug-fueled party at a luxury pool villa yesterday discovering various drugs, including ketamine and meth, 34 individuals were arrested in the drug raid despite attempts to evade capture. Officers from multiple divisions, including the Provincial Police Region 7 and Nakhon Pathom Municipal Police, conducted the raid in Wang Taku, Nakhon Pathom, following reports of…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok police raid leads to high-profile drug and fireman arrest

    Bangkok police raid leads to high-profile drug and fireman arrest

    A police raid on a prominent Bangkok hotel yesterday ended in the apprehension of Naraset Thaiset and associates after seizing crystal methamphetamine and a firearm. Investigators from Metropolitan Police Division 1 executed the raid on June 10 at approximately 10.20pm following reports of drug activities in a hotel room located in Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. Naraset Thaiset, who…

  • Crime NewsThai police seize 19 million meth pills in major drug bust

    Thai police seize 19 million meth pills in major drug bust

    Thai police seized over 19 million methamphetamine pills and launched an operation against the K2 Network, confiscating assets worth more than 18 million baht. This significant drug bust resulted from coordinated efforts between various law enforcement agencies. At 10am today, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, led by Nirandorn Leamsri, Assistant Commissioner-General, and Keereesak Tantinwachai, Commissioner of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, along…

  • Thailand NewsOver 200 busted in drug-fuelled Pattaya pub

    Over 200 busted in drug-fuelled Pattaya pub

    Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised spearheaded a surprise raid on an illicit pub in Pattaya, exposing a drug scandal. The clandestine operation targeted a notorious establishment in Soi Kor Pai Pattaya, Banglamung district, following a barrage of complaints from neighbours about deafening noise, all-night parties, and rampant drug use among its youthful patrons. Upon the officials’ arrival, the scene inside…