Major Drug Bust Nets 38kg Ice, 20,000 Meth Pills
Police in Nakhon Pathom dismantled a major drug trafficking network, arresting gang leader Suphapisit Jirichit and seizing 38kg of crystal methamphetamine, over 20,000 meth pills, and a handgun from his home and vehicles.
On July 3, 2569, authorities in Nakhon Pathom announced the dismantling of a major drug trafficking network and the capture of gang leader Suphapisit Jirichit, alias "James Wat Lao Tao." The operation yielded over 22,000 methamphetamine tablets, 38 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, and a firearm.
The investigation began on July 2 at 8 p.m. when police arrested Somjet (Dum) Bunnya-aphichat, 50, while preparing to deliver methamphetamine to customers in Tak Kong Subdistrict, Muang Nakhon Pathom. Initial searches found 2,021 methamphetamine tablets and 92 grams of crystal methamphetamine on his person, along with a positive drug urine test.
During interrogation, Somjet confessed that his drugs came from Suphapisit, also known as "James Wat Lao Tao," who distributed to teenagers and retail customers from his home in Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom.
Integrated task force officers surrounded and raided the residence, finding Suphapisit asleep inside. The search of the home uncovered 69 methamphetamine tablets, 3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a digital scale, and two mobile phones.
In a Honda CRV parked outside, officers discovered two large suitcases—one black and one red. The black suitcase contained crystal methamphetamine in 19 one-kilogram packages branded "GUANYINWANG" (total 19kg). The red suitcase held 20 packages of the same brand totaling 19.4kg, bringing the total crystal methamphetamine seized to 38.4 kilograms. Additionally, 10 bundles of methamphetamine tablets totaling 20,200 pills were found.
A search of a Nissan March sedan revealed a Glock 26 automatic handgun (9mm), 10 rounds of ammunition, and a holster.
Suphapisit faces charges for drug distribution and possession with intent to sell Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine) for commercial purposes, drug use, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Police indicated the investigation would expand to higher-level suppliers, with provincial authorities ordering the pursuit of additional suspects.
