Drug dealer jumps into the water and escapes Marine police jumped in and chased him down.

Pattani, Marine police arrested a horse-powered drug dealer in the middle of the Pattani River. After jumping into the water to escape Found an officer who swam along and eventually captured him. Seized 42 methamphetamine pills The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) through the Maritime Police Division (RIB) sent a team of police officers to make the arrest. Led a speed boat to inspect and investigate the area in the Pattani River, Rusamilae Subdistrict, Mueang Pattani District, saw two men with defects in appearance as reported, sailing in a boat. So he showed himself and went to investigate. During the examination, Mr. Mahasan, age 31 (accused), jumped into the water and tried to swim to escape. Marine police immediately sent out a boat to pursue and arrest him. When he got close to the accused, he jumped into the water. He swam successfully to arrest Mr. Mahasan. When he arrested the accused, he cried loudly. and brought police officers to search inside the boat Found 42 methamphetamine pills in the midd le of the night. Then when the drug was tested in the urine, it was found to be purple. Therefore, the charges were informed to the accused and he was taken to the Muang Pattani Police Station, Pattani Province, for further prosecution. As for the other boat driver When the boat was brought to shore, he jumped and fled. The officers have expanded their investigation and will follow up and arrest them to prosecute according to the law. Upon investigation, the accused confessed that the drugs were his own. It is intended to be sold to fishing crews in the area. It came about because the Marine Police received complaints from fishermen that drug dealers were illegally selling drugs. They will use boats to sail along the river to sell to customers in the Pattani River area. Create distress and affect villagers, youth and children in the area Source: Thai News Agency