600kg Ice Seized in Narathiwat; State Officials Involved

Khaosod•Society•22d ago

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Authorities in Narathiwat seized 600 kilograms of Ice valued at 90 million baht and discovered involvement by state officials.

•Approximately 600 kg of Ice worth over 90 million baht was seized in Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province.
•The operation took place under the 'Narathiwat Phikhat Ya Sep Tit' strategy.
•State officials from the Ministry of Interior were found to be involved and have been ordered out of duty and face criminal prosecution.
•The seizure was reported on October 2, 2026.

•On October 2, 2026, Narathiwat Province, police, military, and administrative officials announced the results of an anti-drug operation.
•Authorities seized approximately 600 kilograms of Ice valued at over 90 million baht in Moo 3, Na Nak Subdistrict, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province.
•The seizure occurred under the 'Narathiwat Phikhat Ya Sep Tit' operation.
•Boonchuay Homyamyen ordered state officials from the Ministry of Interior involved in the case to leave their positions and face criminal proceedings.
•Boonchuay Homyamyen ordered districts to inspect the performance of supervisors at all levels.
•Prayong Khotsakha stated that the operation was successful due to information provided by the public.
•Initial investigations by Prayong Khotsakha found that the narcotics were destined for abroad.
•Authorities plan to expand the investigation to arrest related persons and seize assets based on financial trails.

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Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the drug seizure and official announcement took place.

Na Nak Subdistrict(ตำบลนานาค)

The location within Tak Bai District where the Ice was seized.

Tak Bai District(อำเภอตากใบ)ℹ️

The district in Narathiwat Province where the drug seizure occurred.

Boonchuay Homyamyen(บุญช่วย หอมยามเย็น)

The Governor of Narathiwat Province who ordered the removal of involved officials.

Prayong Khotsakha(ประยงค์ โคตรสาขา)

The Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police who reported the drug's overseas destination.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry to which the involved state officials belong.

Narathiwat Provincial Police(ภ.จว.นราธิวาส)

The police organization led by Prayong Khotsakha.

Hukum Pakat 9 Dee(ฮูกุมปากัต 9 ดี)

A village constitution guideline used to drive community strength.