193kg Ice Seized on Mekong, Suspects Flee

Matichon•Society•21d ago

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Authorities intercepted a significant drug shipment of 193 kg of ice along the Mekong River, but the smugglers managed to escape.

•On July 7, authorities discovered 193 kg of ice hidden in 8 sacks near the Mekong River in Khemarat District, Ubon Ratchathani.
•The drug haul was found in an area known for smuggling activities.
•The perpetrators were alerted to the authorities' presence and fled the scene, abandoning the contraband.

•On July 7, Army units and anti-drug agencies were directed to inspect an area near the Mekong River.
•Authorities received information about the smuggling of narcotics along the Mekong River border.
•Forces patrolled the target area by boat and discovered suspicious sacks.
•A total of 193 kilograms of dangerous drugs (ice) were found in 8 sacks.
•Suspects were not found at the scene, believed to have fled after being alerted.
•The confiscated drugs were moved to the Khemarat boat station for further examination.
•The confiscated items will be handed over to the Khemarat Police Station for legal proceedings.
•Efforts are underway to investigate and identify those involved in the smuggling network.

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Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

The organization that directed the anti-drug operation.

Second Army Area(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

The army unit that facilitated the anti-drug efforts.

Interception and Suppression Command 24 (ISCD 24)(หน่วยบัญชาการสกัดกั้นและปราบปรามยาเสพติดที่ 24 (นบ.ยส.24))

The command responsible for directing the interception and suppression of narcotics.

Suranaree Task Force (STF)(กองกำลังสุรนารี (กกล.สุรนารี))

The task force that conducted the main operation of patrolling and drug interception.

Khemarat Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรเขมราฐ)

The police station that will handle the legal proceedings for the seized drugs.

Khemarat Boat Station(สถานีเรือเขมราฐ)

A naval station that served as the primary operational unit and where the seized drugs were temporarily stored.

Watchara Sand Quarry(ท่าทรายวัชระ)

The specific location where the suspicious sacks were found.

Bung Khong Village(บ้านบุ่งข้อง)

The village where the Watchara Sand Quarry is located.

Na Waeng Subdistrict(ตำบลนาแวง)

The subdistrict where the incident occurred.

Khemarat District(อำเภอเขมราฐ)

The district in Ubon Ratchathani Province where the drug seizure took place.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province in which the drug seizure occurred.

Mekong River(แม่น้ำโขง)ℹ️

The river border area where the drug smuggling attempt was intercepted.

Category 1 Narcotic Drug (Ice)(ยาเสพติดให้โทษประเภท 1 (ไอซ์))

The classification of the seized illegal substance, commonly known as ice.