Man arrested with 464kg Ice after crashing in Prachuap Khiri Khan

MGR Online•Society•22h ago

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Police arrested a 23-year-old man in Prachuap Khiri Khan after his van crashed into a fence while attempting to transport 464 kilograms of Ice from Chiang Rai to Songkhla.

•Police seized 464 kilograms of Ice valued at approximately 464 million baht.
•The suspect, Minthada Mapo, was arrested after crashing a Hyundai Touring van into a house fence in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
•The narcotics were being transported from Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, to Songkhla Province.
•The suspect claimed this was his third time being hired to transport drugs.

Overview

•The narcotics operation involved transporting Ice from Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, to Songkhla Province.
•Police from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Highway Police, and Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police intercepted a suspect van in Bo Nok Subdistrict, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan District.
•On September 15, the suspect attempted to flee police by speeding and changing routes, eventually losing control and crashing into a house fence at Don Sai Intersection.
•Police discovered 23 sacks containing 464 packages of Ice, totaling approximately 464 kilograms with an estimated value of 464 million baht.
•Minthada Mapo claimed the 500,000 baht payment for this third trip was intended for wedding expenses with a girlfriend.
•Minthada Mapo reported having previously transported drugs twice with payments of 150,000 baht per trip.
•Minthada Mapo stated the transport began in Mae Sai using a Toyota Commuter, switched to a Hyundai H1 in Lampang, and included an overnight stay in Ratchaburi.
•Authorities will conduct further investigations to identify the employer and related networks.

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Key Entities

Person

Minthada Mapo(นายมินธาฎา มาป้อ)

A 23-year-old man from Kanchanaburi Province arrested for transporting Ice.

Pol.Lt.Col. Suranan Meepan(พ.ต.ท.สุรนันท์ มีพันธ์)

Investigation Inspector of Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Police Station.

Pol.Col. Prasong Phansawat(พ.ต.อ.ประสงค์ พันธ์สวัสดิ์)

Superintendent of Division 4, Narcotics Suppression Bureau.

Col. Prakat Janchana(พ.อ.ประกาศ จันจะนะ)

Deputy Commander of the Chong Ang Suek Special Task Force, Surasi Force.

Organization

Narcotics Suppression Bureau(ตำรวจ ปส.)

The police agency that coordinated the interception and arrest of the drug transporter.

Highway Police(ตร.ทางหลวง)ℹ️

Police force that assisted in intercepting the suspect vehicle.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์)

The local provincial police involved in the arrest operation.

Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan Police Station(สภ.เมืองประจวบคีรีขันธ์)

The local police station that received the report of the vehicle accident.

Surasi Force(กองกำลังสุรสีห์)

The military force associated with the Chong Ang Suek Special Task Force.

Place

Prachuap Khiri Khan(ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)ℹ️

The province where the suspect was arrested after crashing his vehicle.

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

The province where the narcotics were picked up.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

The destination province where the narcotics were to be delivered.

Mae Sai District(อ.แม่สาย)ℹ️

The specific area in Chiang Rai where the drugs were received.

Kanchanaburi Province(จ.กาญจนบุรี)ℹ️

The home province of the suspect Minthada Mapo.

Lampang Province(จ.ลำปาง)ℹ️

The province where the suspect switched transport vehicles.

Ratchaburi Province(จ.ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the suspect stayed overnight at a hotel.