Drug Trafficking Duo Nabbed With 3.9M Meth Pills
Police arrested two drug traffickers with 3.9 million methamphetamine pills hidden in vehicles at a Bangkok parking lot on July 11, following surveillance of a handoff operation.
On July 11, 2026, Royal Thai Police arrested two suspects, Kiarti Sakdi and Sopol, along with 3.9 million methamphetamine pills, one van, one pickup truck with an enclosed bed, and one mobile phone at a parking lot in Bangkok's Khlong Samwa district.
Bangkok Metropolitan Police had been investigating reports of drug smuggling into the capital. Officers learned that suspects were using vehicles to hide methamphetamine and park them in residential areas to distribute to customers. At 9 PM on July 9, surveillance units observed a pickup truck pull alongside a van. Two suspects exited and transferred large black plastic bags from the van into the pickup bed. Police moved in to make the arrest.
The methamphetamine originated from the northeastern region and was being transported through Bangkok to southern provinces. Police believe this operation had occurred multiple times previously. Investigation revealed the suspects had spent 300,000 baht in cash to purchase two used vehicles for drug transport. Both suspects admitted to receiving 5,000 baht per trip. Charges have been filed, and police are pursuing other network members.
