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Illegal Marijuana Factory Raided, 138kg Buds Seized, Suspected Illegal THC Extract

Illegal Marijuana Factory Raided, 138kg Buds Seized, Suspected Illegal THC Extract

Matichon•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities raided an unlicensed marijuana processing factory in Pathum Thani, seizing 138 kg of cannabis buds and suspected illegal THC extract.

  • •An illegal marijuana processing factory in Pathum Thani was raided by authorities.
  • •138 kilograms of cannabis flower buds were seized.
  • •Suspected liquid cannabis extract with THC levels exceeding legal limits was found.
  • •Two individuals, Ms. Intira and a Vietnamese national, were identified as owners.
  • •Charges related to unregistered operations and potential drug concealment were filed.

Overview

  • •On May 28, Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanashak Boopasuwan ordered an inspection of a marijuana processing factory.
  • •Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health, and provincial administration officers conducted the inspection.
  • •The inspection took place at a marijuana processing factory in Moo 2, Sam Khok Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province.
  • •Upon arrival, Ms. Intira, aged 42, and Mr. Pham, of Vietnamese nationality, identified themselves as the owners and authorized the search.
  • •During the inspection, officials discovered 138 kilograms of compressed cannabis flower buds.
  • •Three liters of brown liquid, suspected to be cannabis extract, were found in glass jars.
  • •Ms. Intira and her Vietnamese partner could not provide documentation for the source of the cannabis flower buds, violating Ministry of Public Health announcements.
  • •The brown liquid was suspected of being a cannabis extract with THC levels exceeding legal limits, falling under Type 5 narcotic drugs, resulting in its seizure for further testing.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanashak Boopasuwan(พล.ต.ต.พัฒนศักดิ์ บุบผาสุวรรณ)
Commander of the Patrol Police.
Pol. Col. Netivich Thanasitnitikul(พ.ต.อ.เนติวิทย์ ธนาสิทธิ์นิติกุล)
Superintendent of Police, Investigation Division 2, Patrol Police.
Pol. Lt. Col. Worapol Lertwiriyapong(พ.ต.ท.วรพล เลิศวิริยะพงศ์)
Inspector, Investigation Division 2, Patrol Police.
Ms. Intira(น.ส.อินทิรา)
One of the identified owners of the illegal marijuana processing factory.
Mr. Pham
A Vietnamese national identified as a co-owner of the illegal marijuana processing factory.

Organization

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.))ℹ️
A government agency responsible for regulating food and drugs.
Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine(กรมการแพทย์แผนไทยและการแพทย์ทางเลือก)ℹ️
A government department focused on traditional Thai medicine and alternative therapies.
Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health(สาธารณสุขจังหวัดปทุมธานี)
The public health office for Pathum Thani province.
Pathum Thani Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดปทุมธานี)
The provincial court presiding over cases in Pathum Thani.
Department of Medical Sciences(กรมวิทยาศาสตร์การแพทย์)ℹ️
A government department responsible for scientific analysis and testing, including forensic samples.
Sam Khok Police Station(สภ.สามโคก)
The local police station responsible for the Sam Khok district.

Place

Moo 2, Sam Khok Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province(หมู่ 2 ต.สามโคก อ.สามโคก จ.ปทุมธานี)
The location of the raided illegal marijuana factory.

Law

Ministry of Public Health Announcement on Controlled Herbs (Cannabis)(ประกาศกระทรวงสาธารณสุข เรื่อง สมุนไพรควบคุม (กัญชา))
A regulation concerning the control of cannabis as a medicinal herb.
Thai Traditional Medical Wisdom Protection and Promotion Act(พ.ร.บ.คุ้มครองและส่งเสริมภูมิปัญญาการแพทย์แผนไทย)
Legislation protecting and promoting traditional Thai medical knowledge and practices.