Police arrest "Jare, Drug Pilot" with M16, ammo after drug sentence

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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Police in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya apprehended a notorious drug dealer, known as "Jare" or "Jack," who was allegedly operating as a "drug pilot," along with a war-grade M16 rifle and over 800 rounds of ammunition, just months after his release from a previous drug conviction.

•Police in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya arrested "Jare" (also known as "Jack") for drug-related activities and illegal possession of a firearm.
•The seized items include an M16 rifle, over 800 rounds of ammunition, and two suspects involved in drug distribution.
•The suspect was recently released from prison for a drug offense in early 2025 (2025).

Overview

•On May 29, 2026, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police searched a residence in the Samphanang Subdistrict, Ban Phraek District, resulting in the arrest of Mr. Jare Thongphrom.
•Police officers from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Station executed a search warrant issued by the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Court, leading to the arrest of Mr. Jare Thongphrom and his girlfriend, Ms. Nittaya Phiuam.
•During the search, authorities discovered an M16A1 assault rifle, 807 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, two 20-round magazines, and one 30-round magazine.
•Mr. Jare Thongphrom, 39, was arrested after being identified as a key suspect involved in drug distribution and working as a "pilot" for drug delivery.
•The suspect claimed to have purchased the firearm and ammunition via Facebook for self-defense due to safety concerns.
•Mr. Jare Thongphrom had recently been released from prison for a drug offense in early 2025 (2025), but was found to be involved in drug activities again.
•Mr. Jare Thongphrom was charged with illegal possession of a war-grade firearm and ammunition, and use of illicit drugs, while Ms. Nittaya Phiuam was charged with the use of illicit drugs.
•Authorities are continuing to investigate the source of the firearm and expand their investigation into the associated drug network.

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Key Entities

Organization

Ban Phraek Police Station(ตร.บ้านแพรก)

The police station responsible for the operation that arrested the drug suspect and seized illegal items.

Ban Phraek Police Station(สภ.บ้านแพรก)

The police station involved in the operation against the drug network.

Facebookℹ️

The social media platform where the suspect claimed to have purchased the illegal firearm.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา)

The judicial body that issued the search warrant for the operation.

Person

Jare, the Drug Pilot(จเร นักบินยา)

The main suspect arrested for drug dealing and possession of illegal firearms, also known as "Jack".

Pol. Lt. Gen. Watana Yee Jeen(พล.ต.ท.วัฒนา ยี่จีน)

Commander of Provincial Police Region 1, overseeing the operation.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Surawut Saengrungrueng(พล.ต.ต.สุรวุฒิ แสงรุ่งเรือง)

Commander of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Police, involved in the operation.

Pol. Col. Poomithat Khochitaniphong(พ.ต.อ.ภูมิธัช โฆชิตวนิชพงศ์)

Deputy Commander of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Police, involved in the operation.

Pol. Col. Chana Theerasanon(พ.ต.อ.ชนะ ธีรศรัณยานนท์)

Superintendent of Ban Phraek Police Station, leading the operation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Chamrat Mahasup(พ.ต.ท.จำรัส มหาสุภาพ)

Deputy Superintendent (Investigation) of Ban Phraek Police Station, involved in the operation.

Mr. Jare or "Jack" Thongphrom(นายจเร หรือ “แจ๊ค” ทองพรม)

The primary suspect arrested for drug offenses and illegal possession of firearms, who claimed to be a "drug pilot."

Ms. Nittaya Phiuam(น.ส.นิตยา ผิวอ่ำ)

The girlfriend of the main suspect, arrested and charged with drug use.

Law

M16ℹ️

The type of war-grade firearm seized from the suspect.

Type 1 narcotic drugs (Ya Ba/Methamphetamine)(ยาเสพติดให้โทษประเภท 1 (ยาบ้า))ℹ️

The type of illicit drug involved in the charges against the suspects.

Place

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

The province where the police operation and arrests took place.

Ban Phraek(บ้านแพรก)

The district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya where the suspect resided and was arrested.

Samphanang(สำพะเนียง)

The subdistrict within Ban Phraek where the suspect's residence was searched.