Pol. Lt. Gen. Rewat Clarifies Arrest of Drug Lord 'Lao Ta'

Rewat criticizes the drug convict for holding a grand celebration instead of remaining low-profile after release.

Explaining that Border Patrol Police were deployed to set up checkpoints and monitor guests, not to provide security for the convict.

Detailing the multi-agency operation and the sting operation conducted in July 2016.

Discussing the transition of command to Pol. Lt. Gen. Sommai and the eventual life sentence for Lao Ta.

Describing the heavy weaponry Lao Ta and his associates possessed during the arrest.

Discussing Lao Ta's status as a spiritual leader for hill tribes and the involvement of his family members in crime.

Explaining how drugs were smuggled across the border using youth carriers and ethnic armed guards.