Hua Hin Police seize 185,800 meth pills from Toyota Fortuner

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

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Authorities in Prachuap Khiri Khan seized 185,800 methamphetamine tablets hidden in a modified Toyota Fortuner previously arrested for using fake license plates.

•185,800 methamphetamine tablets were found in a modified compartment under the rear passenger seats of a Toyota Fortuner.
•The vehicle was previously seized after the driver was arrested for forging and using official government documents (fake license plates).
•The operation was a joint effort between Hua Hin Police, ONCB Region 7, and forensic experts on September 2.
•Authorities are seeking an arrest warrant for the suspect on additional drug-related charges.

Overview

•A suspect was previously arrested by highway police on Highway 37 at kilometer 27+200 in Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin, for using fake license plates.
•The suspect was granted bail during the investigation phase, while the Toyota Fortuner was held at Hua Hin Police Station.
•ONCB Region 7 provided intelligence suggesting the suspect and the vehicle were involved in transporting a large shipment of drugs to the south.
•On September 2, Hua Hin Police, ONCB Region 7, and Prachuap Khiri Khan forensic officers conducted a detailed search of the vehicle.
•Officers discovered 185,800 methamphetamine tablets concealed in a specifically modified section of the vehicle chassis under the rear passenger seats.
•ONCB Region 7 has filed a complaint with Hua Hin Police Station to prosecute the suspect for drug offenses.
•Hua Hin Police are gathering evidence to request an arrest warrant from the court to bring the suspect back for legal proceedings.
•Pol. Lt. Gen. Pisit Tanprasert and Pol. Maj. Gen. Piti Narukhatphichai have ordered all units under Provincial Police Region 7 to intensify drug crackdowns and asset seizures.

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Key Entities

Organization

Hua Hin Police Station(สภ.หัวหิน)

The police station where the evidence was stored and where drug-related complaints were filed.

ONCB Region 7(ป.ป.ส.ภาค 7)

The regional office of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board that provided intelligence and filed charges.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Forensic Evidence Center(พิสูจน์หลักฐานจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)

The agency responsible for the forensic examination of the seized vehicle and drugs.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)

The provincial police force that coordinated the search and ordered drug transport interceptions.

Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7(ผบช.ภ.7)

The regional police command overseeing the drug suppression operations.

Place

Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️

The province where the drug seizure and previous arrest occurred.

Hua Hin(หัวหิน)ℹ️

The district in Prachuap Khiri Khan where the vehicle was searched.

Hin Lek Fai(หินเหล็กไฟ)

The sub-district where the suspect was first arrested for using fake license plates.

Person

Pol. Lt. Gen. Pisit Tanprasert(พล.ต.ท.พิสิฐ ตันประเสริฐ)

Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7 who ordered the drug crackdown.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Piti Narukhatphichai(พล.ต.ต.ปิติ นฤขัตรพิชัย)

Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7 who ordered the drug crackdown.