5.8M Meth Pills Seized in Mae Tho, Kamphaeng Phet Police Pursue Suspects

MGR Online•Society•11h ago

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Authorities seized over 5.8 million meth pills at the Mae Tho checkpoint, leading to the apprehension of two individuals in Kamphaeng Phet believed to be guiding a drug transport vehicle.

•Over 5.8 million methamphetamine pills were seized at the Mae Tho checkpoint in Chiang Rai.
•Two individuals were arrested in Kamphaeng Phet, reportedly driving vehicles that were leading a drug transport.
•The operation involved police from Region 5 and Kamphaeng Phet Province, with the goal of dismantling a significant drug trafficking network.

Overview

•On May 30, 2026, at approximately 03:57 AM, police forces apprehended a drug trafficking operation at the Mae Tho Narcotics Checkpoint, resulting in the seizure of over 5,800,000 meth pills.
•Police forces of Region 5 and Kamphaeng Phet Province collaborated to track and apprehend individuals involved in drug smuggling.
•Two individuals, identified as Mr. Phongsak and Mr. Sommanut, were arrested in Khlong Khlung District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, for allegedly leading the drug transport vehicle.
•Over 5,800,000 methamphetamine pills were confiscated as evidence during the operation.
•The operation aimed to dismantle a significant drug trafficking ring, with the investigation expanding to uncover other network members.
•Between 09:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the same day, the arrested individuals were taken into custody.
•Chiang Rai and Region 5 investigative police have taken custody of the two arrested individuals from Khlong Khlung Police Station for further legal proceedings and investigation into the network.

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Key Entities

Organization

Police Region 5(ตำรวจภาค 5)

The police unit responsible for the initial crackdown on the drug trafficking operation.

Kamphaeng Phet Police(ตร.กำแพงเพชร)

The police department that coordinated with Region 5 Police to apprehend suspects in Khlong Khlung.

Investigation Division, Chiang Rai Provincial Police(กก.สืบสวน ภ.จว.เชียงราย)

The investigative unit from Chiang Rai that traveled to receive the arrested suspects.

Investigation Bureau, Region 5 Police(บก.สส.ภ.5)

The investigative bureau of Police Region 5 that traveled to receive the arrested suspects.

Place

Mae Tho Checkpoint(ด่านฯแม่โถ)

The location where the initial seizure of methamphetamine pills occurred.

Doi Nang Kaeo(ดอยนางแก้ว)

A geographical reference point near the Mae Tho Checkpoint mentioned in the article.

Khlong Khlung(คลองขลุง)

The district in Kamphaeng Phet Province where two suspects leading the drug transport vehicle were apprehended.

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

The province where the Mae Tho Checkpoint is located and where the initial drug seizure took place.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Opass Khongmuang(พล.ต.ต.โอภาส คงเมือง)

Commander of Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police, who was involved in the post-arrest oversight.

Pol. Col. Ratsaran Ketsingsong(พ.ต.อ.รัฐศรัณย์ เกตุสิงห์สร้อย)

Deputy Commander of Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police, involved in the post-arrest oversight.

Pol. Col. Thanakorn Thipsiri(พ.ต.อ.ธนกร ทิพย์ศิริ)

Superintendent of Investigation, Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police, involved in the post-arrest oversight.

Pol. Lt. Col. Chairatcha Pawarakulchai(พ.ต.ท.ชรัชชา ปวรคุณชัย)

Inspector of the Investigation Division, Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Police, assigned to investigate the two arrested individuals.

Mr. Phongsak(นายพงษ์ศักดิ์)

A 27-year-old individual arrested for driving a Toyota Yaris and allegedly leading a drug transport.

Mr. Sommanut(นายสมมนัส)

A 46-year-old individual arrested for driving a Honda Accord and allegedly leading a drug transport.