Sakaeo Police Bust Drug Ring, Seize 28K Meth Pills, Freeze 2.6M Baht Assets

MGR Online•Society•267d ago

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A large-scale drug suppression operation in Sakaeo led to the arrest of four individuals, the seizure of over 28,000 methamphetamine pills and crystal methamphetamine, and the confiscation of assets valued at approximately 2.6 million Baht.

•Sakaeo police arrested four suspects in a drug trafficking network.
•Over 28,000 methamphetamine pills and 42.18 grams of crystal methamphetamine were seized.
•Assets totaling approximately 2.6 million Baht, including vehicles and cash, were frozen.
•The operation took place on January 29.

Overview

•On Jan 29, Sakaeo Provincial Police conducted an operation targeting a drug trafficking network.
•Sakaeo Provincial Police arrested four individuals, identified as Mr. Boonchana (47), Ms. Rattana-aporn (47), Ms. Chompunuch (33), and Mr. Santi-suk (20).
•Over 28,021 methamphetamine pills and 42.18 grams of crystal methamphetamine were seized as evidence.
•During the operation, a Toyota Hilux Revo pickup truck used for drug transportation and several mobile phones were confiscated.
•Authorities also seized assets believed to be proceeds from illegal activities, including a Toyota Camry, a Toyota Vios, and a Honda CR-V.
•The total value of the seized assets is estimated at approximately 2.6 million Baht.
•The suspects were charged with jointly selling illicit drugs and possessing drugs for sale, and were handed over to the Khao Chakan Police Station.
•Sakaeo Provincial Police will continue to investigate and expand the operation to dismantle the broader drug trafficking network.

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Key Entities

Organization

Sakaeo Police(ตำรวจสระแก้ว)

The law enforcement agency that conducted the drug bust in Sakaeo province.

Khao Chakan Police Station(สภ.เขาฉกรรจ์)

The local police station responsible for the area where the arrests and seizures occurred.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Thavorn Julawit(พล.ต.ต.ถาวร จุลวิทย์)

Commander of the Provincial Police Region 2, who ordered the operation.

Pol. Col. Jaturaphat Singthit(พ.ต.อ.จตุรภัทร์ สิงห์ษฐิต)

Deputy Commander of Provincial Police Region 2, involved in directing the operation.

Mr. Boonchana or 'X'(นายบุญชนะ หรือเอ็กซ์)

A 47-year-old suspect arrested in the drug bust.

Ms. Rattana-aporn or 'Joy'(น.ส.รัตนาภรณ์ หรือจอย)

A 47-year-old suspect arrested in the drug bust.

Ms. Chompunuch or 'Noon'(น.ส.ชมพูนุช หรือ นุ่น)

A 33-year-old suspect arrested in the drug bust.

Mr. Santi-suk or 'Uum'(นายสันติสุข หรืออุ้ม)

A 20-year-old suspect arrested in the drug bust.

Law

White Toyota Hilux Revo pickup truck(รถกระบะโตโยต้า ไฮลักซ์ รีโว่ สีขาว)

A vehicle seized for being used in the transportation of illegal drugs.

White Toyota Camry passenger car(รถยนต์นั่งส่วนบุคคลโตโยต้า คัมรี่ สีขาว)

An asset frozen as suspected proceeds from illegal drug activities.

Blue Toyota Vios car(รถยนต์โตโยต้า วีออส สีฟ้า)

An asset frozen as suspected proceeds from illegal drug activities.

White Honda CR-V multipurpose vehicle(รถยนต์อเนกประสงค์ ฮอนด้า ซีอาร์วี สีขาว)

An asset frozen as suspected proceeds from illegal drug activities.

Narcotics Control Act B.E. 2564 (2021)(พระราชบัญญัติประมวลกฎหมายยาเสพติด พ.ศ. 2564)

The legal framework under which assets suspected of being acquired through drug trafficking were seized.