Arrest of 8 drug trafficking networks Seized amphetamine-ice Expands seizure of assets worth more than 15 million baht

Bangkok: Narcotics suppression police arrested 8 drug trafficking networks, seized 25 million methamphetamine tablets and 1 ton of ice, expanding the seizure of assets to more than 15 million baht. Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, along with Pol. Lt. Gen. Kirisak Tantinwachai, Commissioner of the Narcotics Suppression Police. and relevant officials attended a press conference on the results of the crackdown on drug trafficking networks of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. From December 2023 to January 2024, expanding the results of arrests in various cases according to the plan to hunt down 100 networks of the Narcotics Control Board. They were able to arrest the drug network and seize assets in a total of 8 important cases, arresting a total of 16 suspects and seizing 25 million methamphetamine tablets, 1,000 kilograms of ice, and seized 15 million baht of assets for examination, most of which belonged to the network. Drug trafficking network that brings drugs f rom the northern region and northeast Preparing to send to customers in the central and southern regions. One of the important cases is Narcotics Suppression Police Division 2 has arrested two drug trafficking networks that were preparing to transport drugs from the upper northeastern region to deliver to customers. In the area of Bangkok province With Mr. Natthaphong A former regional track racer was the driver of a drug-stuffing pickup truck. and forced a 12 year old child to ride along To avoid the search of the officials Officers were able to make an arrest while transporting drugs to the area of Mittraphap Road, Non Sung District, and found more than 12 million methamphetamine tablets hidden in the back of the car. Police Lieutenant General Samran added that The result of the designation of three special control areas: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Nakhon Phanom, to extract drugs along the border has made it possible to intercept many drug trafficking networks. And it was found that traders were changing routes from the main line to using the secondary line to avoid more officials. He has ordered officials to be strict in investigating and reporting on various routes and that every case that can be arrested will be extended to the entire network. Including inspecting assets to enforce measures to confiscate assets obtained from crimes. In addition, Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, thanked the Narcotics Suppression Police officers for implementing the policy to suppress drug traffickers. Addiction and related people Including bringing in addicts who are seriously sick. -413 Source: Thai News Agency