Police Dismantle K2 Gang Drug Warehouse, Seize 8.9 Million Methamphetamine Pills Worth 300 Million Baht
Police arrested four suspects and seized 8.9 million methamphetamine pills worth 300 million baht during a joint operation across Saraburi and Pathum Thani provinces on May 21, dismantling a major drug warehouse network.
At 5 p.m. on May 21, 2025, Police Region 1 Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Wattana Yiijeen led a joint operation with commanders from Saraburi and Pathum Thani provinces that resulted in the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of 8.9 million methamphetamine pills worth 300 million baht. The suspects are Virot (Pao), 42; Watchraphong (Tong), 31; Pricharut (Bii), 21; and Panattada (Pai), 26, a Laotian national. Police also recovered an illegal .38mm handgun with six rounds, one grenade, a white Mitsubishi van, and a red Toyota Yaris sedan used in the operation.
The investigation began after informants reported drug trafficking from Saraburi province. Officers discovered 8 million pills hidden in a house in Khlong Kuekot district, Pathum Thani. Further investigation led to a second location in Thanyaburi district where an additional 900,000 pills were found. The suspects admitted the drugs were stored temporarily before being transported to various destinations, with each suspect receiving 100,000 baht per shipment. The drugs originated primarily from northern Thailand.
All four suspects face charges of possessing Category 1 narcotics for sale, illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, and possessing explosives. Police Region 1 Commander emphasized this was a significant network bust and urged the public to report any suspicious drug-related activities to authorities.
