Loan Shark Gang Busted, Linked to Chanthaburi Drug Network

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Authorities in Chanthaburi successfully dismantled a loan shark operation linked to a drug network, seizing numerous vehicles and firearms.

•Police in Chanthaburi raided a house in Tha Mai district, leading to the arrest of a loan shark and the seizure of illegal assets.
•The operation uncovered a significant number of vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, used as collateral or involved in illegal activities.
•Investigators are probing connections between the seized assets and a drug trafficking network operating in the Thung Benja area and surrounding regions.
•The arrested individual is facing charges related to unlicensed lending, operating an unlicensed pawnshop, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

•On May 21, 08:00, police conducted a raid on a house in Tambon Song Phi Nong, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi.
•Police arrested Mr. Prasitchai (surname withheld), aged approximately 40-45, identified as the homeowner and loan shark.
•Authorities seized 2 semi-automatic 9mm firearms (CZ and GLOCK) with ammunition.
•A total of 11 vehicles (6 cars and 5 motorcycles) were impounded, including modified and new vehicles.
•The loan shark admitted to operating an unofficial pawn and loan business for 7-8 years, charging interest rates of 5-10% per month.
•The seized vehicles are being investigated for potential links to a drug trafficking network in the Thung Benja area.
•The suspect and seized items were transferred to Sapp. Thung Benja police for further investigation and legal proceedings.
•The operation followed legal procedures under the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act B.E. 2022, Section 22.

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Pol. Col. Peerapon Selarat(พ.ต.อ.พีรพล เสลารัตน์)

Superintendent of Investigation, Chanthaburi Provincial Police, who directed the raid on the loan shark gang.

Pol. Lt. Col. Tanadet Labma(พ.ต.ท.ธนเดช หลาบมา)

Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, Chanthaburi Provincial Police, involved in the operation.

Pol. Col. Jaripat Thongdaeng(พ.ต.อ.จาริพัฒน์ ทองแดง)

Superintendent of Border Patrol Police Division 11, who participated in the raid.

Mr. Prasitchai(นายประสิทธิ์ชัย)

The alleged loan shark arrested during the raid in Chanthaburi who admitted to operating an illegal lending business.

Mrs. Ladda Boonthao(นางลัดดา บุญเฒ่า)

Owner of a residence where seized vehicles were found hidden.

Chanthaburi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดจันทบุรี)

Issued the search warrant (No. 70/2026) that authorized the police raid.

Thung Benja Police Station(สภ.ทุ่งเบญจา)

The police station that will handle the investigation and legal proceedings against the arrested loan shark.

Chanthaburi Province(จ.จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the loan shark operation was uncovered and raided.

Tambon Song Phi Nong, Tha Mai District(ต.สองพี่น้อง อ.ท่าใหม่)

The specific location within Chanthaburi Province where the raid on the loan shark's house took place.

Thung Benja District Area(พื้นที่ อ.ทุ่งเบญจา)

An area in Chanthaburi Province where a drug trafficking network is allegedly operating and potentially linked to the loan shark's activities.

Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act B.E. 2022(พ.ร.บ.ป้องกันและปราบปรามการทรมานและการกระทำให้บุคคลสูญหาย พ.ศ. 2022)

The law under which police operations, including documenting the arrest, were conducted to ensure no torture or mistreatment occurred.

Search Warrant from Chanthaburi Provincial Court No. 70/2026(หมายค้นของศาลจังหวัดจันทบุรีที่ 70/2026)

The legal document authorizing the police search of the premises where the loan shark operation was found.