Three Suspects Arrested with 1.8 Million Methamphetamine Pills Hidden in Luggage at Chiang Mai Bus Station
Police arrested three suspects and seized 1.8 million methamphetamine pills hidden in luggage at Chiang Mai's intercity bus station on May 14. The trio from Trang Province were caught after station staff reported suspicious items in their b
On May 14, police from Mae Ping Station in Chiang Mai, working with military personnel and relevant agencies, arrested three suspects and seized 1.8 million methamphetamine pills during a coordinated operation at Chiang Mai's third intercity bus station (Arcade) in Wat Kaet subdistrict, Muang district.
The arrests followed a report from station staff to Mae Ping police about suspicious items resembling drugs found in the baggage of three passengers. Officers immediately coordinated with inspection units and investigation teams to investigate the scene.
Upon arrival, officers identified three suspects from Trang Province—two men and one woman. They were later identified as Nattapol, 26 years old; Surasak, 43 years old; and Penmani, 23 years old.
After searching the suspects' luggage, including rolling suitcases and backpacks, officers discovered the methamphetamine pills concealed inside the bags. The drugs were seized as evidence, and all three suspects were taken into custody for legal proceedings.
Authorities are currently accelerating their investigation to identify members of the trafficking network and trace the drug distribution routes involved in this operation.
