Drug Trafficker Arrested for New Ecstasy Mix Hidden in Microwaves

Matichon•Society•117d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities busted a major drug dealer in Nonthaburi for manufacturing a novel ecstasy, blended with collagen and disguised in microwave packaging for distribution to entertainment venues.

•Police in Pak Kret arrested a 24-year-old man for selling a new form of ecstasy mixed with collagen.
•The drug was packaged in collagen product 'Maow Jing' and hidden in microwaves for shipment to entertainment venues.
•Significant quantities of ecstasy, methamphetamine (ice), and Ya Ba (methamphetamine pills) were seized, along with ammunition.

Overview

•On May 6, authorities at the Nonthaburi Provincial Police Headquarters reported the arrest.
•Police arrested Mr. Pattarasak Tangsri, 24, from Chonburi province.
•Seized items include 37 packs of collagen, 350 packs of 'Maow Jing' ecstasy, 1.2 kg of ecstasy powder, 179 ecstasy pills, 683.6 grams of ice, and 220,668 Ya Ba pills.
•The arrest stemmed from an investigation extending from a warrant issued by the Satun Provincial Court on May 5.
•An initial arrest occurred at a resort on Pak Kret Bypass Road, Pak Kret District.
•A subsequent search at a condominium in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani, uncovered a hidden drug stash.
•Mr. Pattarasak confessed to mixing ecstasy powder with collagen to increase volume and sell it to entertainment venues nationwide.
•The modus operandi involved hiding the drugs within microwave packaging for distribution to entertainment venues frequented by youth.

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"New form of ecstasy mixed with collagen, hidden in microwaves to sell to entertainment venues nationwide, intoxicating youth."

ยาอีรูปแบบใหม่ผสมคอลลาเจน ซุกใส่ไมโครเวฟส่งขายสถานบันเทิงทั่วไทย มอมเมาวัยรุ่น

Key Entities

Organization

Pak Kret Police(ตร.ปากเกร็ด)

The law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest of a major drug trafficker.

Satun Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดสตูล)

The court that issued the arrest warrant which led to the drug investigation.

Person

Maj. Gen. Decharat Khongdee(พล.ต.ต.เดชรพี คงดี)

Commander of the Nonthaburi Provincial Police, who was present at the press conference announcing the drug bust.

Col. Piyavut Kaewmanee(พ.ต.อ.ปิยวุฒิ แก้วมณี)

Deputy Commander of the Nonthaburi Provincial Police, present at the announcement of the drug bust.

Col. Adirek Thongkaemkaew(พ.ต.อ.อดิเรก ทองแกมแก้ว)

Superintendent of Pak Kret Police Station, present at the drug bust announcement.

Lt. Col. Karoon Limpirojanarit(พ.ต.ท.การุณย์ ลิมปิโรจนฤทธิ์)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation of Pak Kret Police Station, involved in the drug bust.

Mr. Pattarasak Tangsri(นายพงศธร แตงศรี)

The 24-year-old suspect arrested for drug trafficking, who mixed ecstasy with collagen.

Product

Maow Jing

The brand name of the collagen product used to disguise and increase the volume of ecstasy for drug trafficking.

Place

Nonthaburi Province(จังหวัดนนทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the major drug bust and arrest of the suspect occurred.

Entertainment Venues(สถานบันเทิง)

The target destination for the sale of the disguised ecstasy drugs.

Pathum Thani Province(จังหวัดปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where a secondary location for storing seized drugs was discovered.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province(จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

The province where the suspect received the drugs before bringing them to Nonthaburi for packaging and distribution.