Mae Tha Police Raid and Arrest Government Official on Methamphetamine Possession and Use Charges
Mae Tha Police arrested two men on methamphetamine possession and use charges on May 14-15, seizing drugs and mobile phones from suspects in Lampang Province.
On May 15, 2569, Police Major Pinij Netpanya, Commander of Mae Tha Police Station, along with Deputy Investigation Commander Anant Kammai, Investigation Specialist Prasert Yodrueang, and Deputy Investigation Specialist Seksorn Suyawong, led officers in apprehending two suspects on methamphetamine possession and use charges.
The first suspect, identified as Ratchamontri (surname withheld) or "Off," age 30, from Na Khruea Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province, was arrested on May 14, 2569 between 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. Police seized methamphetamine, one mobile phone, and a red drawstring bag from his possession. He faces charges of possessing Category 1 controlled substances (methamphetamine) without authorization and illegally using methamphetamine. The arrest was made near Nam Tho Road in Na Khruea Subdistrict.
The second suspect, identified as Nueng Manop (surname withheld), age 45, from Hua Sua Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province, was also arrested with methamphetamine, one mobile phone, and one motorcycle in his possession. He faces identical charges of unauthorized possession and illegal use of Category 1 controlled substances. The arrest took place on a village road.
Both suspects and seized items were turned over to Mae Tha Police Station for further legal proceedings.
