Police Sergeant Arrested in Drug Ring; Assets Seized
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Key Quotes
"The drug problem is a national security threat, but the crisis and major obstacle to solving it has always been certain government officials misusing their authority."
ปัญหายาเสพติดถือเป็นภัยคุกคามความมั่นคงระดับชาติ แต่สิ่งที่วิกฤตและเป็นอุปสรรคสำคัญในการแก้ไขปัญหามาโดยตลอด คือ การที่มีเจ้าหน้าที่ของรัฐบางกลุ่มใช้อำนาจหน้าที่ในทางที่ผิด
Key Entities
Organization
The Thai government agency responsible for drug suppression and control, which launched the 'Operation Cut Out the Malignant Growth'.
Bung Kan Police Station(สภ.บึงกาฬ)
The police station that initially arrested suspects in a drug bust on November 10, 2025, leading to further investigation.
Embassy in Vientiane(สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ เวียงจันทน์)
The Thai embassy in Vientiane that facilitated communication and cooperation with Lao authorities regarding transnational drug operations.
Person
Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya Singhamonkol(พ.ต.ต.สุริยา สิงหกมล)
Secretary-General of the ONCB, who initiated the 'Operation Cut Out the Malignant Growth' to combat drug trafficking and corruption within official ranks.
Police Sergeant Nonthapat(ส.ต.อ.นนทพัทธ์)
A police officer arrested for his alleged role as a coordinator in a transnational drug trafficking ring, facilitating drug shipments and money transfers.
Police Major General Kittisak Jamraspraset(พล.ต.ต.กิตติศักดิ์ จำรัสประเสริฐ)
Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 4, who was contacted by the ONCB to assist in the arrest of Police Sergeant Nonthapat.
Phuviang(นางภูเวียง)
A Lao national identified as a key figure in the transnational drug network, allegedly responsible for ordering drug shipments into Thailand and coordinating with officials.
Chanyut(นายชาญยุทธ)
A Thai national involved in the transnational drug ring, allegedly responsible for arranging transportation for drug shipments.
Punnavee(น.ส.ปุณยวีร์)
A Thai national involved in the transnational drug ring, allegedly responsible for arranging transportation for drug shipments.
Colonel Phaeng Xayavong(พันเอกแพง ไซยะวง)
Head of the Anti-Drug Law Enforcement Department in Laos, who met with Thai officials to discuss joint operations against drug networks.
Place
Bung Kan Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดบึงกาฬ)
The court that issued the arrest warrant for Police Sergeant Nonthapat.
Northeastern Region(ภาคตะวันออกเฉียงเหนือ)
The operational area where the arrested police sergeant was responsible for investigation and suppression duties.
The country from which illegal drugs were sourced and transported into Thailand by the drug trafficking network.
Bung Kan Province(จ.บึงกาฬ)
A province where a significant drug bust occurred on November 10, 2025, and a key location for investigations in this case.
One of the provinces where the arrests of the four individuals involved in the drug operation took place.
One of the provinces where the arrests of the four individuals involved in the drug operation took place.
One of the provinces where the arrests of the four individuals involved in the drug operation took place.
A province where drug trafficking cases associated with Phuviang occurred in 2025.
A province where drug trafficking cases associated with Phuviang occurred in 2025.
A province where drug trafficking cases associated with Phuviang occurred in 2025.