Task Force Seizes 1.19 Million Meth Pills, Arrests 2 on Border

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Joint military and police forces in Nong Khai successfully dismantled a major drug trafficking operation on the border.

•Task Force NBPJS.24, with military and police support, intercepted a vehicle carrying illegal drugs.
•1.19 million methamphetamine pills were seized during the operation.
•Two suspects were arrested in Nong Khai province.
•The operation took place on February 15, 2026, with reporting on February 16, 2026.

•On February 15, 2026, at approximately 02:00, forces were mobilized for an operation.
•At approximately 20:00 on February 15, 2026, a suspicious vehicle was identified in Ban Chom Chaeng.
•Task Force NBPJS.24, along with military and police units, conducted a search and seizure operation.
•1,190,000 methamphetamine pills were seized from the suspects' vehicle.
•Two individuals, identified as Mr. Anont (33 years old) and Mr. Ariya (31 years old), were arrested.
•The arrested suspects and seized narcotics were transported to the Nong Khai Provincial Investigation Division.
•Authorities plan to expand the investigation to networks involved in drug trafficking along the border.
•The operation was initiated based on intelligence regarding the transport of drugs into the area.

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NBPJS.24 Task Force(นบ.ยส.24)

A joint task force involving military and police units, responsible for interdicting narcotics and precursor chemicals on the northeastern border.

2nd Army Area(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

A military command responsible for operations in the northeastern region of Thailand, involved in the drug bust.

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)

The overarching military branch that directed the anti-narcotics operation.

Nong Khai Provincial Investigation Division(กก.สืบสวน ภูธรจังหวัดหนองคาย)

A police unit operating in Nong Khai province, serving as the primary investigative body for the drug trafficking case.

Surasakmontri Task Force(กกล.สุรศักดิ์มนตรี)

A military unit that collaborated with other forces in the drug interdiction operation.

Upper Interdiction Unit(ส่วนสกัดกั้นตอนบน)

An operational unit involved in blocking and intercepting illegal activities, participating in the drug raid.

Control Unit 2 (Infantry Regiment 13)(บก.ควบคุมที่ 2 (ร.13))

A military control unit affiliated with Infantry Regiment 13, which participated in the operation.

Patrol Unit 3, Surasakmontri Task Force(ชปข.ที่ 3 กกล.สุรศักดิ์มนตรี)

A specific patrol unit within the Surasakmontri Task Force that took part in the anti-drug operation.

Mueang Nong Khai District(เมืองหนองคาย)

The district in Nong Khai province where the drug smuggling operation was dismantled and arrests were made.

Nong Khai Province(จังหวัดหนองคาย)

The province in northeastern Thailand where the drug bust occurred along the border.

Ban Chom Chaeng(บ้านจอมแจ้ง)

The specific village in Mueang Nong Khai District where the drug-carrying vehicle was intercepted.

Si Kai Subdistrict(ต.สีกาย)

The subdistrict within Mueang Nong Khai District where the operation took place.

Mr. Anont(นายอนนท์)

A 33-year-old individual arrested for involvement in drug trafficking.

Mr. Ariya(นายอริย)

A 31-year-old individual arrested for involvement in drug trafficking.

February 16, 2026(วันที่ 16 ก.พ.2026)

The date on which the news report about the drug bust was published.

Yesterday (February 15)(วานนี้ (15 ก.พ.))

The day the drug interdiction operation and arrests took place.