Two Drug Kingpins Arrested with 90 Kilograms of Crystal Meth Hidden in Vehicle at Bangkok Hardware Store
Police arrested two major drug dealers in Nonthaburi with 90 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle at a hardware store parking lot, after tracking their suspected trafficking activities in the Bangkok area.
On April 24, 2025, officers led by Pol. Col. Wichai Sansakul, the commander of Bangkok's Metropolitan Police Division 1 Investigation Unit, coordinated with detectives to arrest Thongchai ("Peep"), 42, and Viroon ("Big"), 45. Police had been monitoring the drug trafficking activities of major dealers operating in the Bang Bua Thong area of Nonthaburi Province. Officers tracked a black Toyota Avanza suspected of transporting and distributing methamphetamine. On April 23 at approximately 5:20 p.m., police intercepted the vehicle at a parking lot near Thai Vatsadu hardware store at 59/9 Moo 1, Kanchanaphisek Road, Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi.
When officers approached and identified themselves, the two suspects admitted to illegally transporting and storing methamphetamine for distribution. A search of the vehicle revealed approximately 90 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed in the rear cargo area. During interrogation, both suspects confessed to picking up the drugs from Lad Lum Kaew District in Pathum Thani Province and storing them in the vehicle for delivery to customers throughout Nonthaburi Province. They stated they received payment of approximately 80,000 baht per transaction from individuals who acted as intermediaries.
Police charged both suspects with jointly distributing Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine/crystal meth) with intent to sell in violation of drug laws, actions that constitute commercial trafficking, public health endangerment, and threats to national security and public safety. The suspects and all evidence were handed over to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for further legal proceedings.
