Police Bust Drug Party in Mukdahan, Arrest 14 Thai and Lao Suspects
Police raided a birthday party in Mukdahan on July 16 and arrested 14 suspects—9 Thai and 5 Laotian nationals—after finding ketamine and methamphetamine-laced liquid at the scene. All those detained face drug possession and use charges.
On July 16, Sub-district Officer Thanyarat Laebutsri led the special operations unit "Sing Mueng Muk" in coordination with intelligence and immigration personnel to conduct the raid in Mukdahan City after receiving a tip about illegal drug use at a birthday party. Officers discovered 14 suspects—9 men and 5 women, including 4 Laotian nationals—in an intoxicated state at the repair shop in Ban Kham Pak Nok, Tambon Bang Sai Yai.
During the search, police found ketamine in plastic bags and bottles containing red liquid believed to be "happy water" (methamphetamine-laced water). All suspects confessed to organizing the birthday gathering and using drugs together. One Laotian national was additionally charged under immigration law for overstaying.
Charges filed include illegal possession of ketamine (2.88 grams), illegal possession of methamphetamine in liquid form, and drug use violations against all 14 suspects. The suspects were transferred to Mukdahan City Police Station for further legal proceedings.
