Deputy governor announces 54,000 methamphetamine pills seized in Prachuap
A total of 54,000 methamphetamine pills were seized in Mueang district following a coordinated operation by police and provincial officials, according to authorities in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
At a press conference held at the Border Patrol Police Sub-Division 14 in Huai Sai subdistrict at 6pm on 25 February, Preeda Sukjai, Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, outlined details of the arrest of two male suspects and the seizure of the drugs.
The briefing was held under the direction of Sitthichai Sawat Saen, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, and attended by senior provincial administrators, district officials and officers from Border Patrol Police Sub-Division 14 and the special task force “Chong Ang Suek”.
Sting operation leads to arrest in Mueang district
The two suspects, aged 41 and 38, are both residents of Mueang district. Authorities said the arrests followed intelligence received by Border Patrol Police Sub-Division 14 that the men had been selling Category 1 narcotics, specifically methamphetamine pills, to groups of youths and labourers in Bang Saphan and Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan districts.
Police reported that the information was passed to senior officers and further evidence was gathered to support an arrest.
At around 10.15pm on 24 February, Pol. Lt. Col. Nattaphon Ploythuam led a team of officers from Border Patrol Police Sub-Division 14, along with Companies 146 and 147, in a sting operation. Officers arranged to purchase methamphetamine pills from the first suspect and obtained five bundles as evidence.
The suspect was then instructed to contact the second man to deliver a further 22 bundles. Officers subsequently identified themselves and arrested both men in front of a residence in Mueang district.
In total, 27 bundles containing 54,000 methamphetamine pills were seized, with an estimated street value of 432,000 baht. Two mobile phones were also confiscated as evidence.
The first suspect has been charged with selling Category 1 narcotics for commercial purposes, possession with intent to sell and attempted sale. The second suspect faces charges of possession with intent to distribute, causing drugs to spread among the public and attempted sale for commercial purposes. Both have been taken into custody for further legal proceedings.
Preeda said the seizure of 54,000 methamphetamine pills represented a significant quantity and reflected ongoing coordinated work by Border Patrol Police Sub-Division 14 to expand investigations and suppress drug distribution in the province.
He said the operation would help reduce the spread of narcotics in the area and reiterated that Prachuap Khiri Khan remains committed to tackling drug offences.