Municipality Employee Arrested for Drug Sales in Khao Yoi

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Police in Khao Yoi arrested four individuals, including two municipality employees, for the sale and possession of methamphetamines.

•Four men were arrested at a rented room in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province.
•The primary suspect, Mr. Hin, is a municipality employee who sold methamphetamines at 3 pills for 100 baht.
•The arrests took place at 17:00 on October 16, 2026.
•Police seized 43 methamphetamines pills, 1 piece of methamphetamines, 6 zip bags, and 1 phone.

•At 17:00 on October 16, 2026, investigation officers from Khao Yoi Police Station conducted a search at a rented room in Moo 1, Khao Yoi Subdistrict, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province.
•Police arrested Mr. Hin, a municipality employee, after he attempted to flee the scene.
•Mr. Hin was found in possession of 43 methamphetamines pills, 1 piece of methamphetamines, 6 zip bags, and 1 phone.
•Police arrested Mr. Sai, another municipality employee working at the same organization as Mr. Hin, who was found with 4 pieces of methamphetamines.
•Police arrested Mr. Din and Mr. Nam, who entered the room to purchase methamphetamines from Mr. Hin.
•Mr. Hin was charged with selling methamphetamines for trade.
•Mr. Sai was charged with illegal possession and consumption of methamphetamines.
•Mr. Din and Mr. Nam were charged with illegal consumption of methamphetamines.

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Mr. Hin(นายหิน)

A 48-year-old municipality employee arrested for selling methamphetamines.

Mr. Sai(นายทราย)

A 52-year-old municipality employee who purchased methamphetamines from Mr. Hin.

Mr. Din(นายดิน)

A 26-year-old man arrested while attempting to buy methamphetamines from Mr. Hin.

Mr. Nam(นายน้ำ)

A 28-year-old man arrested while attempting to buy methamphetamines from Mr. Hin.

Pol. Col. Niyom Suiwong(พ.ต.อ.นิยม สุ่ยวงษ์)

The Superintendent of Khao Yoi Police Station who ordered the search operation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Prom Kaewpraita(พ.ต.ท.พรม แก้วพรายตา)

The Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Khao Yoi Police Station.

Khao Yoi Police Station(สภ.เขาย้อย)

The police station responsible for the investigation and arrests in Khao Yoi District.

Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province(อ.เขาย้อย จ.เพชรบุรี)

The location where the methamphetamines were being distributed and the arrests occurred.