Police seize 279kg ice in pickup, driver flees.

Matichon•Society•3d ago

Reader Briefing

A significant drug bust occurred at the Mae Tho checkpoint in Wiang Pa Pao district, Chiang Rai, where police seized over 279 kilograms of methamphetamine (ice) hidden in a pickup truck, with the driver managing to escape.

•Police in Mae Chedi, Chiang Rai, seized over 279 kg of ice hidden in a pickup truck.
•The seizure took place at the Mae Tho checkpoint in Wiang Pa Pao district.
•The driver of the suspect vehicle managed to escape the scene.
•This is considered a large drug bust for the Wiang Pa Pao district.

Overview

•Police officers at Mae Tho checkpoint in Mae Chedi, Chiang Rai, intercepted a suspicious Toyota pickup truck.
•A search of the pickup truck revealed approximately 279.4 kilograms of methamphetamine (ice) contained in 8 sacks.
•The driver of the pickup truck attempted to evade detection by the police.
•The driver of the pickup truck escaped from the checkpoint amidst the commotion and darkness.
•Law enforcement officers secured the seized methamphetamine and the suspect vehicle.
•Police have initiated an investigation to track down the escaped suspect using vehicle registration and evidence.
•This is another significant drug seizure in the Wiang Pa Pao district.

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Key Entities

Organization

Mae Chedi Police(ตำรวจแม่เจดีย์)

The police unit responsible for the drug bust.

Mae Chedi Police Station(สภ.แม่เจดีย์)

The police station responsible for processing the case and further investigation.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Manop Senagool(พล.ต.ต.มานพ เสนากูล)

Commander of Chiang Rai Provincial Police, who ordered the operation.

Pol. Col. Supap Khueankaew(พ.ต.อ.สุภาพ เขื่อนแก้ว)

Superintendent of Mae Chedi Police Station, who led the officers at the checkpoint.

Place

Mae Tho Checkpoint(ด่านตรวจแม่โถ)

The location where the drug seizure took place.

Moo 7, Mae Chedi Mai Subdistrict, Wiang Pa Pao District, Chiang Rai Province(หมู่ 7 ต.แม่เจดีย์ใหม่ อ.เวียงป่าเป้า จ.เชียงราย)

The administrative location of the Mae Tho Checkpoint.

Object

Toyota Pickup Truck, Gold Color, Chiang Mai License Plate(ยี่ห้อโตโยต้า สีทอง ทะเบียน เชียงใหม่)

The description of the vehicle used to transport the illegal drugs.

Law

Type 1 Narcotic Drug (Ice/Crystal Methamphetamine)(ยาเสพติดให้โทษประเภท 1 (ไอซ์))ℹ️

The classification of the seized illegal substance.