Drug courier crashes into power pole in Chumphon

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

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Police arrested a 25-year-old man in Chumphon after he crashed his motorcycle into a power pole while attempting to evade capture during a drug transport.

•The arrest occurred on October 6, 2026, in Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province.
•Police seized 1.1 kilograms of Ice and 61 tablets of methamphetamine.
•The suspect, Mr. Pongtorn, admitted to transporting drugs via orders received through Line for a fee of 5,000 baht per trip.

Overview

•On October 6, 2026, Highway Police officers spotted Mr. Pongtorn riding a modified white Honda Wave 125i motorcycle on Highway 4.
•Mr. Pongtorn attempted to flee from officers, eventually losing control and crashing into a roadside power pole.
•Officers searched the vehicle and found 1.1 kilograms of Ice hidden under the seat and 61 methamphetamine tablets on Mr. Pongtorn's person.
•Police seized one mobile phone and 9,000 baht in cash from Mr. Pongtorn.
•Mr. Pongtorn confessed to receiving drug transport orders through Line for delivery to customers in Tha Sae District and Mueang District, Chumphon Province.
•Mr. Pongtorn admitted to consuming 10 methamphetamine tablets before the trip to stimulate his body.
•Mr. Pongtorn was charged with possession of Category 1 narcotics for sale and driving under the influence of narcotics.
•Officers transferred Mr. Pongtorn and the evidence to Salui Police Station for legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Pongtorn(นายพงษ์ทร)

A 25-year-old drug courier who crashed his motorcycle while fleeing police.

Pol.Lt.Col. Kla Sombatpiboon(พ.ต.ท.กล้า สมบัติพิบูลย์)

The Inspector of Chumphon Highway Police who disclosed the incident.

Pol.Capt. Charan Panasri(ร.ต.อ.ชรัณ ปาณะศรี)

The Deputy Inspector of the Highway Police unit that led the arrest.

Organization

Highway Police Division(กองบังคับการตำรวจทางหลวง)

The agency responsible for the arrest and search of the suspect on Highway 4.

Salui Police Station(สภ.สลุย)

The police station where the suspect and evidence were sent for legal action.

Place

Highway 4(ทางหลวงหมายเลข 4)ℹ️

The road (Phetkasem Road) where the drug courier was intercepted.

Salui Subdistrict, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province(ต.สลุย อ.ท่าแซะ จ.ชุมพร)

The location where the suspect crashed into the power pole.

Mueang District, Chumphon Province(อ.เมือง จ.ชุมพร)

One of the intended delivery areas for the narcotics.