Thai Meth Production Ring Busted in South Korea

MGR Online•General•29m ago

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South Korean authorities dismantled a Thai national network that secretly imported raw materials to press methamphetamine tablets within the country.

•South Korean authorities arrested 16 Thai nationals after an investigation lasting over 1 year and 2 months.
•Authorities seized over 26,000 tablets and nearly 1 kilogram of raw powder valued at 1,400 million won.
•The network smuggled raw materials via ship to press tablets locally in South Korea.
•The drugs were targeted at Thai nationals and foreign laborers across South Korea.

•South Korean authorities raided a network of 16 Thai nationals after conducting an investigation for over 1 year and 2 months.
•8 Thai nationals were immediately prosecuted following the raid.
•South Korean authorities seized more than 26,000 tablets and nearly 1 kilogram of raw powder with a total value of 1,400 million won.
•The network imported raw powder via ship and used a pressing machine to produce tablets within South Korea, which is noted as the first time this has occurred in South Korea.
•The network distributed the illegal substances to Thai nationals and foreign laborers throughout South Korea.
•The network operated with a structured system involving sources in Thailand, transporters, distributors, and users.
•Sherilyn Eun warned Thai nationals not to be enticed by large sums of money or accept jobs as couriers for illegal shipments.

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SBS

A South Korean news agency that reported on the raid of the Thai drug network.

South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

The country where the Thai drug network operated a pressing machine and was raided by authorities.

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country serving as the starting point for the drug network's operations.

Sherilyn Eun

A Facebook user who posted about the raid and warned Thai nationals about illegal activities.