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DSI arrests Police Sergeant in international drug ring bust

DSI arrests Police Sergeant in international drug ring bust

Thairath•Society•5h ago

Reader Briefing

Thai anti-drug agency arrests police officer and international syndicate members for facilitating cross-border drug smuggling and financial transactions.

  • •The DSI has arrested a police sergeant and other individuals involved in an international drug trafficking network.
  • •The arrested officer facilitated the smuggling of drugs into Thailand and handled payment transfers.
  • •The operation, codenamed 'Cut Malignant Tissue,' aims to purge corrupt officials from the drug enforcement system.

Overview

  • •The DSI launched 'Operation Cut Malignant Tissue' to eradicate state officials involved in international drug networks.
  • •On January 1, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued by the Bueng Kan Provincial Court for Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat.
  • •Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat was arrested on February 2, 2026, for his role in coordinating drug smuggling and money transfers.
  • •Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat is accused of collaborating with Laotian drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics and receive payments.
  • •The DSI arrested four individuals on January 30 - February 2, 2026, in Chonburi, Nakhon Phanom, and Khon Kaen provinces.
  • •Assets seized include 1,600,000 THB in value, 3 cars, and 985,837 THB in frozen bank accounts.
  • •Pol. Col. Suriya Singhakamol stated that corrupt state officials are a critical obstacle to solving the drug problem.
  • •The DSI is requesting public cooperation to report suspicious officials via hotline 1386, ensuring caller confidentiality.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Col. Suriya Singhakamol
"The drug problem is a national security threat, but what has been critical and a major obstacle is that some state officials misuse their authority by supporting, benefiting, or becoming part of drug trafficking networks."
ปัญหายาเสพติดถือเป็นภัยคุกคามความมั่นคงระดับชาติ แต่สิ่งที่วิกฤตและเป็นอุปสรรคสำคัญในการแก้ไขปัญหามาโดยตลอด คือ การที่มีเจ้าหน้าที่ของรัฐบางกลุ่มใช้อำนาจหน้าที่ในทางที่ผิด ทั้งการสนับสนุน เอื้อประโยชน์ หรือเข้าไปเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของเครือข่ายการค้ายาเสพติด

Key Entities

Organization

Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB)(ป.ป.ส.)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for drug suppression and enforcement.
Bueng Kan Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดบึงกาฬ)
The court that issued the arrest warrant for Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat.
Bueng Kan Police Station(สภ.บึงกาฬ)
The police station that initially arrested suspects in connection with a large drug seizure.

Person

Pol. Col. Suriya Singhakamol(พ.ต.ต.สุริยา สิงหกมล)ℹ️
Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), who initiated the 'Cut Malignant Tissue' operation.
Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat(ส.ต.อ.นนทพัทธ์)
A police sergeant arrested for his role in an international drug ring, facilitating smuggling and money transfers.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Kittisak Jamrasprasert(พล.ต.ต.กิตติศักดิ์ จำรัสประเสริฐ)
Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 4, who cooperated with the ONCB in the arrest operation.
Phuwiang(นางภูเวียง)
A Laotian national accused of ordering drug trafficking from Laos into Thailand and coordinating with state officials.
Chanyut(นายชาญยุทธ)
A Thai national involved in the drug ring, responsible for arranging vehicles for drug transport.
Punawae(น.ส.ปุณยวีร์)
A Thai national involved in the drug ring, responsible for arranging vehicles for drug transport.
Col. Phaeng Xaiyavong(พันเอกแพง ไซยะวง)
Head of the Anti-Narcotics Border Control Department in Laos, who met with Thai officials for cooperation.

Place

Northeastern Thailand(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)ℹ️
The region where Pol. Sgt. Nonthapat was responsible for investigation and suppression work.
Lao PDR(สปป.ลาว)ℹ️
The country from which narcotics were sourced and smuggled into Thailand.
Bueng Kan Province(จ.บึงกาฬ)ℹ️
The province where a large seizure of 1,594,000 meth pills occurred and related investigations are based.
Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️
One of the provinces where the arrests of syndicate members took place.
Nakhon Phanom Province(จ.นครพนม)ℹ️
One of the provinces where the arrests of syndicate members took place.
Khon Kaen Province(จ.ขอนแก่น)ℹ️
One of the provinces where the arrests of syndicate members took place.
Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️
A province where drug-related cases involving Phuwiang occurred in 2025.
Saraburi Province(จ.สระบุรี)ℹ️
A province where drug-related cases involving Phuwiang occurred in 2025.
Ratchaburi Province(จ.ราชบุรี)ℹ️
A province where drug-related cases involving Phuwiang occurred in 2025.