Phuket police have apprehended a person in Ratsada who was found to be in possession of over 5,000 methamphetamine pills, also referred to as ya bah. The arrest occurred yesterday afternoon as part of an ongoing marketing campaign targeting drug customers and sellers, led by Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong and other senior officers on the island.
The suspect, Phairoj Mangsi, 39 years old, from Pak Phanang District in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, was arrested at a home in Moo three, Ratsada. The arrest group was led by Pol Lt Col Pichit Thongto of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau division on the Phuket Provincial Police, supported by other officers from the Phuket Provincial Police.
Upon arresting Phairoj, officers seized 5,800 tablets and approximately 1.19 grams of crystal meth (ya ice). In Printable , seven objects of evidence have been confiscated, reports Phuket News.
Phairoj, who was identified by the nickname ‘Roj Kingkaew’, was taken to Phuket City Police Station and charged with unlawful possession of a Category 1 narcotic with intent to promote.
About a week ago, nine people have been apprehended throughout a crackdown in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, ensuing in the confiscation of 1.5 tonnes of crystal meth. According to their testament, the crystal meth was meant to be transferred to a ship certain for different international locations..