Drug Suspect Linked to 220k Yaba Pills Arrested in Pattani

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Central Investigation Bureau police arrested a drug trafficking suspect in Pattani linked to a southern border network involving 220,000 yaba pills.

•Saifuddin, aged 35, was arrested at a residence in Sai Buri District, Pattani Province on July 19, 2026.
•The arrest followed a warrant from Yala Provincial Court issued on July 14, 2026.
•The suspect is linked to a major drug trafficking network that saw the seizure of over 220,000 yaba pills in 2025.
•The suspect confessed to being the person named in the warrant and had not been arrested for this case previously.

Overview

•Security agencies seized over 220,000 yaba pills from a major drug trafficking network in the southern border provinces during 2025.
•Investigators used technological evidence and financial trails to identify Saifuddin as a co-conspirator in the network.
•Yala Provincial Court issued arrest warrant number 283/2026 for Saifuddin on July 14, 2026.
•Marine Police in Pattani analyzed technical data and intelligence from informants to track Saifuddin's movement from Narathiwat to Pattani.
•Arresting officers surrounded and searched a house in Village No. 1, Manang Dalum Subdistrict, Sai Buri District, Pattani Province on July 19, 2026.
•Saifuddin was apprehended while resting on the second floor of the residence.
•Saifuddin confessed to being the individual named in the arrest warrant.
•Police transferred Saifuddin to Krong Pinang Police Station in Yala Province for legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)ℹ️

The agency responsible for the arrest of the drug trafficking suspect.

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)

The police headquarters overseeing the operation.

Marine Police Division(กองบังคับการตำรวจน้ำ)

The division under CIB that executed the arrest operation.

Yala Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดยะลา)ℹ️

The court that issued the arrest warrant for Saifuddin.

Krong Pinang Police Station, Yala Province(สภ.กรงปินัง จ.ยะลา)

The police station where the suspect was sent for legal proceedings.

Person

Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanashai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)

Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sopon Saraphat(พล.ต.ต.โสภณ สารพัฒน์)

Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Setthasiri Nipphaya(พล.ต.ต.เศรษฐสิริ นิพภยะ)

Commander of the Marine Police Division.

Pol. Col. Sarawut Litchaveerat(พ.ต.อ.ศราวุฒิ ลิจฉวีราช)

Deputy Commander of the Marine Police Division.

Pol. Col. Nirat Chuayjit(พ.ต.อ.นิรัตน์ ช่วยจิตต์)

Deputy Commander of the Marine Police Division.

Pol. Col. Kiattisak Mitprasat(พ.ต.อ.เกียรติศักดิ์ มิตรปราสาท)

Deputy Commander of the Marine Police Division.

Pol. Col. Wanphichit Wattanasakmontha(พ.ต.อ.วันพิชิต วัฒนศักดิ์มณฑา)

Superintendent of Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Lt. Col. Kongkiat Hemthanon(พ.ต.ท.ก้องเกียรติ เหมทานนท์)

Deputy Superintendent of Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Lt. Col. Phuvaset Chamnina(พ.ต.ท.ภูวเสฏฐ์ ชำนินา)

Deputy Superintendent of Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Maj. Norawit Rittiphol(พ.ต.ต.นรวิชญ์ ฤทธิผล)

Inspector of Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Lt. Wiroj Lipan(ร.ต.ท.วิโรจน์ หลิพันธ์)

An officer in the arresting team from Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Lt. Aree Mad-den(ร.ต.ท.อารี หมัดเด็น)

Deputy Inspector (Waterway Suppression) of Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Prachya Mukdaharn(ด.ต.ปรัชญา มุกดาหาร)

An officer in the arresting team from Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Korakot Nawakam(ด.ต.กรกฎ นวกะคาม)

An officer in the arresting team from Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Pol. Sgt. Khlangphet Hombut(ส.ต.อ.คลังเพชร หอมบุตร)

An officer in the arresting team from Marine Police Station 2, Division 7, Marine Police Division.

Mr. Saifuddin(นายซัยฟุดดีน)

A 35-year-old drug trafficking suspect arrested in Pattani.

Place

Village No. 1, Manang Dalum Subdistrict, Sai Buri District, Pattani Province(ม.1 ต.มะนังดาลำ อ.สายบุรี จ.ปัตตานี)

The location where Saifuddin was arrested.

Narathiwat Province(จ.นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The area the suspect drove from before returning to Pattani.