Soldiers Seize 6.49 Million Meth Pills in Chiang Dao Clash

MGR Online•Society•2d ago

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Thai soldiers clashed with a drug trafficking group in Chiang Dao, resulting in the seizure of approximately 6.49 million methamphetamine tablets.

•Soldiers from the Chaiyanupap Special Task Force intercepted a drug caravan in Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai.
•The operation occurred on July 17 at approximately 05:30 AM following intelligence gathered since July 10.
•Approximately 6,490,000 methamphetamine tablets were seized in 30 sacks.
•The drug trafficking group escaped into the terrain after a five-minute shootout.

•Soldiers from the Chaiyanupap Special Task Force began patrolling and monitoring natural channels in Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai, since July 10.
•The operation followed intelligence reports regarding a large shipment of narcotics being smuggled through natural channels.
•On July 17 at approximately 05:30 AM, the 1st Observation Unit detected dozens of drug traffickers walking through a valley near Doi Fai channel in Ban Kae Noi, Mueang Na Subdistrict.
•The drug trafficking group opened fire on soldiers after receiving a warning signal to stop for inspection, leading to a five-minute clash during heavy rain.
•Soldiers recovered 30 sacks of methamphetamine containing approximately 6,490,000 tablets.
•The seizure included 19 sacks with the blue '999' symbol (220,000 tablets each) and 11 sacks (210,000 tablets each).
•All Thai soldiers were safe, while the drug trafficking group escaped due to their familiarity with the terrain.
•Officials are currently controlling the area and conducting investigations to track and arrest the escaped traffickers.

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Chaiyanupap Special Task Force(ฉก.ไชยานุภาพ)

The military unit that deployed forces to intercept the drug caravan.

Pha Muang Force(กองกำลังผาเมือง)

The parent military force of the Chaiyanupap Special Task Force.

2nd Cavalry Company(กองร้อยทหารม้าที่ 2)

The unit that provided three operational teams for patrolling and inspection.

Mueang Na Subdistrict, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province(ต.เมืองนะ อ.เชียงดาว จ.เชียงใหม่)

The location where the patrol and drug seizure occurred.

Doi Fai Channel(ช่องทางดอยไฟ)

A natural crossing point located approximately 5 kilometers from where the traffickers were detected.

Ban Kae Noi(บ้านแกน้อย)

The specific area in Mueang Na Subdistrict where the clash took place.