Vietnamese Gang Busted Running Illegal Cannabis Extraction Lab
Police arrested seven Vietnamese nationals operating an illegal cannabis extraction lab in Bangkok's Bang Bon district, seizing over 15 kilograms of extract and equipment. Investigators discovered the operation was run by foreigners using T
On July 9, 2569, senior police officials ordered officers from Bang Bon Police Station to conduct a search at a company in Bangkok's Bang Bon district on May 27 following a tip that it was illegally producing cannabis extract, a controlled narcotic substance. The operation resulted in the arrest of seven Vietnamese nationals and the seizure of extraction machinery and 30 bags of cannabis extract totaling approximately 15.874 kilograms. All seven suspects denied the charges during interrogation, claiming they were merely hired workers cultivating cannabis. Police are charging them with unauthorized production of controlled substances.
Following further investigation on July 1, authorities discovered the company's structure: Vietnamese nationals controlled production and hired workers, while a Thai national held 51 percent of shares and a Vietnamese national held 49 percent, with Vietnamese nationals actually managing operations. This arrangement violated foreign business laws by using Thai nationals as proxy shareholders to conceal foreign ownership. Two individuals were identified: Mr. Chat, 35, who confessed, and Mr. Ngian, 44, who fled the country. The Thonburi Criminal Court issued arrest warrant No. 798/2569 for Mr. Ngian, and police are pursuing his capture.
