Police Seize 1.4 Million Methamphetamine Pills in Nakhon Si Thammarat
Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat seized 1.4 million methamphetamine pills and arrested multiple suspects in a major drug trafficking operation that began in late July. The haul also included crystal meth, firearms, and over 1.33 million baht i
On August 5, Nakhon Si Thammarat Governor Somchai Lehlamnoi, along with senior police officials including Deputy National Police Commander Surapong Thamnomjit and other regional police leadership, announced the successful suppression of a major drug trafficking network in the area. The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.4 million methamphetamine pills, 2.154 kilograms of ice methamphetamine, two shotguns, one M16 rifle, and 204 rounds of 7.62-millimeter ammunition, along with other evidence.
The operation began on July 27 when Thung Song Police arrested a 42-year-old man named Mani, seizing 1,559,942 methamphetamine pills, three firearms, over 1.33 million baht in cash, and four vehicles. This led to further arrests and a search warrant for an accomplice named Vashin.
Investigations revealed the network was preparing to transport another large shipment of methamphetamine concealed in bags of fertilizer aboard a ten-wheeled truck traveling from central Thailand to the south via Highway 41 in Nong Hong Subdistrict, Thung Song District. Police intercepted the vehicle early in the morning and arrested a 34-year-old driver, seizing 1.4 million pills.
A subsequent search of Vashin's residence, who remained at large, uncovered 2.154 kilograms of ice methamphetamine, two shotguns, one M16 rifle with magazines, 204 rounds of ammunition, two pickup trucks, and additional evidence.
