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Police Officer Arrested with Family, 16,000 Meth Pills Seized

Police Officer Arrested with Family, 16,000 Meth Pills Seized

Thairath•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

A police lieutenant colonel, his wife, and son were arrested in Sakon Nakhon after authorities found 16,000 methamphetamine pills at their home and in their vehicles.

  • •A police officer of the rank of sub-lieutenant, his wife, and son were apprehended at their residence in Sakon Nakhon.
  • •Authorities seized approximately 16,000 methamphetamine pills during a search of the property and vehicles.
  • •The arrest followed the capture of an individual who implicated the police officer in drug trafficking.
  • •The police officer is reportedly a kidney patient undergoing dialysis.

Overview

  • •On April 11, 2026, authorities conducted a raid on a house in Sakon Nakhon province.
  • •Authorities arrested a police officer (sub-lieutenant), his wife, and his son.
  • •Approximately 16,000 methamphetamine pills were seized, with 12,000 found in a box and 4,000 recovered from a vehicle.
  • •Two vehicles and other assets were confiscated for further investigation.
  • •The arrest stemmed from the apprehension of an individual on April 6, 2026, who confessed and implicated the police officer.
  • •Authorities received information suggesting the police officer's residence likely contained illegal narcotics.
  • •The apprehended police officer is a kidney patient requiring dialysis, and was taken for treatment before custody.
  • •The Governor of Sakon Nakhon emphasized proactive administration efforts in drug suppression with no exceptions for offenders, ensuring public safety.

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Key Quotes

Governor of Sakon Nakhon, Ranida Luangthitisakul
"This operation is a result of proactive work by the administration, focusing on serious and continuous investigation and development, with no exceptions for offenders, regardless of their group."
การดำเนินการในครั้งนี้เป็นผลจากการทำงานเชิงรุกของฝ่ายปกครองที่มุ่งเน้นการสืบสวนขยายผลอย่างจริงจังและต่อเนื่อง โดยไม่มีข้อยกเว้นต่อผู้กระทำความผิด ไม่ว่าจะเป็นบุคคลกลุ่มใด
Governor of Sakon Nakhon, Ranida Luangthitisakul
"We confirm that we will proceed with strict drug suppression to create safety for the public and society as a whole."
พร้อมยืนยันว่าจะดำเนินการปราบปรามยาเสพติดอย่างเข้มงวด เพื่อสร้างความปลอดภัยให้แก่ประชาชนและสังคมโดยรวม

Key Entities

Person

Sub-lieutenant(ร.ต.ต.)
An arrested police officer of the rank of sub-lieutenant involved in a drug case.
Ranida Luangthitisakul(นางรณิดา เหลืองฐิติสกุล)
The Governor of Sakon Nakhon who commented on proactive drug suppression efforts.
Pol. Col. Jiraroj Rojphanupat(พ.ต.อ.จิรโรจน์ โรจน์ภานุพัชร์)
The Deputy Commander of Sakon Nakhon Provincial Police involved in the press conference.
Wichan Itthiruekmonkhon(นายวิชาญ อิทธิฤกษ์มงคล)
The District Chief of Mueang Sakon Nakhon involved in the operation.
Pol. Col. Suraphon Paraka(พ.ต.อ.สุรพล ปาระคะ)
The Superintendent of Kok Si Suphan Police Station involved in the arrest.
Kritiyakhun Kaewkhunnonk(นายกฤติคุณ แก้วคุณนอก)
The Sakon Nakhon Provincial Defense Chief involved in the operation.
Maj. Aswin Butrwong(พ.ต.อัศวิน บุตรวงศ์)
The head of the anti-narcotics center of the 3rd Infantry Regiment involved in the operation.
Mr. Maad(นายมาด)
An individual arrested prior to the main operation, who implicated the police officer.

Place

Sakon Nakhon(สกลนคร)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where a police officer was arrested for drug possession.

Law

Methamphetamine pills(ยาบ้า)ℹ️
The illicit drug seized during the operation.