BPP 246 arrests international drug gang with 90 kg of Ice

MGR Online•Society•27m ago

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Border Patrol Police 246 arrested three suspects and seized 90 kilograms of ice in Chiang Khan District, Loei Province.

•Border Patrol Police 246 seized three sacks of ice totaling approximately 90 kilograms.
•Three suspects were arrested at a cattle market area in Ban Nabon, Na Sao Subdistrict, Chiang Khan District, Loei Province.
•The operation followed intelligence regarding a drug smuggling group from Laos planning to deliver ice to Thai transporters.
•The arrests and seizure occurred on September 15, 2026.

•Border Patrol Police 246 received intelligence that a group led by Thao Kam from Laos intended to deliver ice to Thai transporters in the Chiang Khan area of Loei Province.
•On September 14, the operation began with surveillance in the Ban Na Jan area, but the delivery point was later changed to Na Khao Subdistrict.
•On September 15, 2026, at approximately 03:40, Border Patrol Police 246 intercepted a grey Toyota Fortuner at a cattle market in Ban Nabon, Na Sao Subdistrict.
•Border Patrol Police 246 arrested three suspects—Kriangkrai Srisaengmueang, Jariya Suebsai, and Kawi Sritsongmueang—after they attempted to flee the scene.
•Border Patrol Police 246 recovered 3 sacks containing 90 bars of ice, with a total weight of approximately 90 kilograms.
•The three suspects were charged with joint possession of Category 1 narcotics (ice) for distribution and the use of Category 1 narcotics (yaba).
•Border Patrol Police 246 handed over the suspects and the seized ice to the Chiang Khan Police Station for legal proceedings.

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Border Patrol Police 246(ตำรวจตระเวนชายแดน 246)

The law enforcement unit that conducted the operation to arrest the drug gang and seize 90 kg of ice.

Chiang Khan Police Station(สภ.เชียงคาน)

The police station where the suspects and evidence were delivered for legal action.

Aphinan Suwannako(อภินันท์ สุวรรณโค)

The District Chief of Chiang Khan who joined the press conference regarding the drug seizure.

Thao Kam(ท้าวก่ำ)

A drug dealer from Laos identified by intelligence as the leader of the smuggling group.

Kriangkrai Srisaengmueang(เกรียงไกร ศรีแสงเมือง)

The first suspect arrested, aged 28, residing in Wang Saphung District, Loei Province.

Jariya Suebsai(จริยา สืบสาย)

The second suspect arrested, aged 31, residing in Chiang Khan District, Loei Province.

Kawi Sritsongmueang(กวี ศรีทรงเมือง)

The third suspect arrested, aged 28, residing in Mueang District, Loei Province.

Chiang Khan District(อำเภอเชียงคาน)ℹ️

The district in Loei Province where the press conference and arrests took place.

Loei Province(จังหวัดเลย)ℹ️

The province where the drug seizure operation was carried out.

Lao PDR(สปป.ลาว)ℹ️

The neighboring country from which the drug smuggling group originated.