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Chiang Rai: Teenagers Arrested for Drug Trafficking (Ice, 1M Meth Pills)

Chiang Rai: Teenagers Arrested for Drug Trafficking (Ice, 1M Meth Pills)

Thairath•Society•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Chiang Rai authorities apprehended multiple groups of young individuals involved in drug trafficking, seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine.

  • •Police in Chiang Rai arrested several teenagers involved in transporting drugs, including 1 million methamphetamine pills and over 25 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
  • •The operation involved individuals as young as 14 years old, with older teenagers acting as escorts or drivers.
  • •Seized drugs include methamphetamine, crystal methamphetamine, and ketamine, with multiple arrests made across different cases in April and November 2026.
  • •The drugs were destined for various locations, including Hat Yai in Songkhla province and the Chiang Rai city area.

Overview

  • •On May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM, an announcement was made by the Chiang Rai Provincial Police regarding drug busts.
  • •Police in Chiang Rai actively conducted sweeping operations to eradicate methamphetamine.
  • •Police seized 4,638,000 methamphetamine pills, 25.8 kg of crystal methamphetamine, and 4.1 kg of ketamine.
  • •In a case on April 26, 2026, police inspected a black Chevrolet pickup truck on Wiang Burapha Road, seizing 1,640,000 methamphetamine pills and apprehending three suspects.
  • •On April 30, 2026, the Mae Chan Police Station arrested three 14-year-old boys who were transporting 25.8 kg of crystal methamphetamine in backpacks on a public road in Sri Kham sub-district.
  • •On November 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, police at a checkpoint on the Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai road intercepted a Foton 6-wheel truck containing 1,998,000 methamphetamine pills, arresting a 26-year-old driver.
  • •On May 4, 2026, at 6:20 PM, police in Mae Chan set up a checkpoint and stopped a Honda Mobilio, finding 1,000,000 methamphetamine pills inside and arresting the 15-year-old driver.
  • •Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of two 16-year-olds acting as escorts and a 63-year-old man who was to receive the drugs, all apprehended in Mueang Chiang Rai district.

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Key Entities

Place

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️
Province in Thailand where drug busts occurred.

Organization

Chiang Rai Provincial Police(บก.ภ.จว.เชียงราย)
The police organization that conducted the drug busts and made the announcements.
Tak Task Force Soldiers(ทหาร ฉก.ทัพเจ้าตาก)
Military unit that collaborated with the police in the drug eradication operation.
Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station(สภ.เมืองเชียงราย)
Police station that made arrests and seized drugs on Wiang Burapha Road.
Mae Chan Police Station(สภ.แม่จัน)
Police station involved in multiple arrests of young individuals for drug trafficking.
Mae Suai Police Station(สภ.แม่สรวย)
Police station involved in stopping a Foton truck carrying 1,998,000 methamphetamine pills.
Night Wolf Team(ทีมหมาป่าราตรี)
Investigative unit that expanded the investigation leading to further arrests.

Person

Pol. Col. Ratthapol Noichangchit(พ.ต.อ.รัฐพล น้อยช่างคิด)
Deputy Commander of Chiang Rai Provincial Police who made a statement regarding the drug busts.
Mr. Prasert Jittapleecheep(นายประเสริฐ จิตต์พลีชีพ)
Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai who participated in the press conference.
Pol. Col. Kiattisak Jitprasarn(พ.ต.อ.เกียรติศักดิ์ จิตรประสาร)
Director of Mae Chan Police Station, involved in setting up checkpoints and making arrests.
Child A (Pseudonym)(ด.ช.เอ (นามสมมุติ))
A 14-year-old boy arrested for transporting 25.8 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
Child B (Pseudonym)(ด.ช.บี (นามสมมุติ))
A 14-year-old boy arrested for transporting 25.8 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
Child C (Pseudonym)(ด.ช.ซี (นามสมมุติ))
A 14-year-old boy arrested for transporting 25.8 kg of crystal methamphetamine.
Pol. Col. Gedsada Ngamjit(พ.ต.อ.กฎษฎา งามจิตร)
Director of Mae Suai Police Station, who led the checkpoint operation.
Mr. Ittirith(นายอิทธิฤทธิ์)
A 26-year-old man arrested for driving a Foton truck carrying nearly 2 million methamphetamine pills from Lampang to Songkhla.
Mr. Ice (Pseudonym)(นายไอซ์ (นามสมมุติ))
The 15-year-old driver of a Honda Mobilio found with 1,000,000 methamphetamine pills.
Mr. Korn (Pseudonym)(นายกรฯ (นามสมมุติ))
A 16-year-old individual arrested as part of the drug trafficking ring, serving as an escort.
Mr. Arthit (Pseudonym)(นายอาทิตย์ฯ (นามสมมุติ))
A 16-year-old individual arrested as part of the drug trafficking ring, serving as an escort.
Mr. Taweesap Sanchai or Uncle Sing(นายทวีทรัพย์ สารไชย หรือลุงสิงห์ฯ)
A 63-year-old man arrested while attempting to pick up a large quantity of methamphetamine pills in Mueang Chiang Rai.
SK( SK)
The individual who hired Mr. Taweesap Sanchai via Line but whose identity is unknown to the hired party.