Police Arrest Sergeant Linked to Drug Smuggling Ring

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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A police sergeant involved in a drug smuggling operation was apprehended in Songkhla after attempting to evade capture in southern Thailand.

•A police sergeant, identified as Sgt. Sudi, was arrested for his alleged role in masterminding a drug smuggling operation.
•The arrest occurred on June 1, 2026, following intelligence that Sgt. Sudi was hiding in Songkhla province.
•The operation leading to the arrest was a collaboration between Chumphon Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

•On June 3, 2026, Chumphon Police and ONCB executed an arrest warrant for Sgt. Sudi.
•Police apprehended Sgt. Sudi in Songkhla province, who was reportedly hiding.
•The investigation stems from the seizure of 100,000 methamphetamine pills on June 17, 2023, in Chumphon.
•Sgt. Sudi is accused of masterminding and participating in the transport of the seized drugs.
•Sgt. Sudi was found driving a Mitsubishi Pajero and was apprehended at Sena Narong Camp's golf course.
•Sgt. Sudi confirmed his identity as per the arrest warrant and had not been previously arrested.
•Sgt. Sudi was handed over to investigators at the Ban Map Ammarat Police Station for legal proceedings.
•Top police officials including Pol. Gen. Samran Nuammer, Deputy Commissioner-General, oversaw the operation.

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Sgt. Sudi(ด.ต.สุดี)

A police sergeant accused of masterminding a drug smuggling operation and who was recently arrested after attempting to evade capture.

Pol. Gen. Samran Nuammer(พล.ต.อ.สำราญ นวลมา)

Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police who issued orders for the operation to apprehend Sgt. Sudi.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Sittichai Lorkanpai(พล.ต.ท.สิทธิชัย โล่กันภัย)

Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8 involved in directing the operation.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Narongrit Dansuwan(พล.ต.ต. ณรงค์ฤทธิ์ ด่านสุรรณ์)

Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 8 involved in directing the operation.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jitkasem Sunkham(พล.ต.ต. จิตเกษม สนขำ)

Commander of Chumphon Provincial Police who was informed of Sgt. Sudi's whereabouts and ordered his capture.

Pol. Col. Denduang Thongsrisuk(พ.ต.อ.เด่นดวง ทองศรีสุข)

Deputy Commander of Chumphon Provincial Police who received intelligence regarding Sgt. Sudi's location.

Mr. Abas(นายอาบัส)

An individual identified as a transporter of the seized drugs, who provided information leading to Sgt. Sudi.

Mr. Wansulayman(นายวันสุลัยมาน)

Another individual identified as a transporter of the seized drugs, who provided information leading to Sgt. Sudi.

Chumphon Police(ตำรวจชุมพร)

The police force that collaborated with the ONCB to apprehend Sgt. Sudi.

Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB)(ป.ป.ส.)

A government agency that worked with Chumphon Police to execute the arrest warrant for Sgt. Sudi.

Ban Map Ammarat Police Station(สภ.บ้านมาบอำมฤต)

The police station where the initial seizure of drugs occurred and where Sgt. Sudi has been taken for legal proceedings.

Chumphon Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดชุมพร)

The court that issued the arrest warrants for Mr. Abas, Mr. Wansulayman, and Sgt. Sudi.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where Sgt. Sudi was reportedly hiding and subsequently apprehended.

Sena Narong Camp Golf Course(สนามกอล์ฟค่ายเสนาณรงค์)

The location in Songkhla where Sgt. Sudi was apprehended by authorities.