Narcotics Control Board 6 Aug. – Narcotics Control Board expands network for sending drugs via parcel abroad, seizes 2 million baht in assets
Mr. Wichai Chaimongkol, secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board, mentioned the expansion of the siege and search at 3 locations in Bangkok, Chanthaburi and Rayong to track two suspects fleeing arrest warrants, with assets seized over 2,010,000 baht by extending the siege. such It is an operation of the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) and the Seaport Interdiction Task Force (SITF) that is a collaboration of the Customs Department, Narcotics Suppression Bureau. Security Center and Office of the Narcotics Control Board
On April 25, 2023, the AITF unit arrested Mr. Surapong with heroin weighing 2.8 kg hidden in dietary supplements. Collagen mixed with bird’s nest, 19 bags, packed in 2 international parcels, ready to be delivered to Australia. The incident happened at a private transport company in Bueng Kum, Bangkok.
Mr. Wichai Chaimongkol, secretary-general of the ONCB, said that after his arrest, he assigned Mr. Prin Mekanan, director of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. Follow up closely Until investigating that the network has Mr. Phutharit or Boss playing the role of commander and Ms. Matana or Jom playing the role of leading drugs to deliver to Mr. Surapong, the operational team therefore brought a search warrant. Blockade and search in 3 points (Bangkok, Chanthaburi, Rayong), where the accused according to the arrest warrant managed to escape. The officers were able to seize assets related to the accused, including House with land, car, safe and bank book The total property value is about 2,010,000 baht and found a bag used to carry drugs and drug use equipment. In an apartment in Rayong Province, the ONCB will investigate and verify the accommodation of the two suspects under the arrest warrants in order to follow up and arrest them for further legal action.
The secretary-general of the Narcotics Control Board said that the drug smuggling group through parcels to foreign countries is a group that we must monitor and deal with rigorously. This is a problem that affects the whole world, not just one country. We have set up the AITF and SITF units specifically to control the point of import-transportation of parcels or goods from foreign countries. From the process of finding news, censoring, to expanding the results And he emphasized to accelerate the expansion of all seizures and seizures of parcels containing drugs. by smuggling drugs through parcels The sender’s recipient information will be listed. which makes it possible to extend the effect to the offender movement and confiscated property, as in this case And it must be emphasized that it is the responsibility of the courier operator to be strict in recording the identity card information of the sender and the receiver in the receiving-delivering of goods and parcels. For the benefit of the investigation of the officers in case of unlawful acts are also found.
The secretary-general of the ONCB emphasized that the parcel delivery company must inspect the documents and evidence of every parcel delivery. And there must be screening of the history of those who will enter the staff. If the operator violates If you neglect to transport drugs through your own company, you will be fined 50,000 baht per time. If you repeat the offence, you will consider criminal penalties or revoke your license. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency