Drug Dealer Crashes While Fleeing Police on Highway 4
A 25-year-old drug courier crashed his motorcycle into a power pole while fleeing police on Highway 4 in Chumphon, leading to the seizure of 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 61 pills.
A 25-year-old man consumed 10 methamphetamine pills to energize himself before riding his motorcycle to deliver drugs. Midway through his delivery, he encountered police and decided to flee. Unable to navigate a corner safely, he crashed into a roadside power pole. Subsequent search revealed 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden under the bike's seat, along with 61 more methamphetamine pills.
On October 6, 2025, the Chumphon Highway Police Subregion conducted the operation under the command of officers including Deputy Superintendent Charan Panasri. Officers were patrolling Highway 4 (Phetchkasem Road) near kilometer 439+100 in Salui Subdistrict, Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province, when they spotted Pongsak (surname withheld), 25, riding a modified Honda Wave 125i that matched an informant's tip. When ordered to stop for inspection, Pongsak panicked, accelerated, and fled. Officers pursued until his motorcycle crashed violently into a power pole, rendering it inoperable and leaving him safely apprehended.
A search of Pongsak's person found 61 methamphetamine pills. When officers searched under the motorcycle seat, they discovered 1.1 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. Police also seized one mobile phone, 9,000 baht in cash, and a urine test confirmed the presence of narcotics in his system.
During interrogation, Pongsak confessed that he had been contacted via Line to collect drugs for delivery to customers in Tha Sae and Mueang districts, earning approximately 5,000 baht per delivery. This was his second run. He admitted to consuming 10 methamphetamine pills before departing to energize himself for the task. Officers initially charged him with possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine) with intent to distribute, possession of Category 1 narcotics without authorization, and operating a motorcycle while under the influence of Category 1 narcotics. He was transferred to Salui Police Station for further legal proceedings.
