In Patong, Kathu District officials arrested two drug suspects during a raid conducted at about 10:30pm on Monday (May 11). Officers seized 375 ya bah pills and 16.06g of crystal meth.
The operation was carried out by Kathu District officials and personnel from the Kathu District Volunteer Defence Corps Unit 2 (OrSor).
The two suspects were charged with selling and possessing Category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, and illegal consumption of methamphetamine. Both were handed over to investigators at Patong Police Station for legal action.
In a separate operation yesterday (May 12), Thalang District officers arrested a suspected drug dealer in Moo 6, Srisoonthorn, seizing 259 ya bah pills, 5.01g of crystal meth, a digital scale, packaging bags and drug paraphernalia.
The suspect, identified only as ‘Mr A’, was charged with selling Category 1 narcotics and illegal consumption of methamphetamine before being handed over to Thalang Police Station.
Thalang District officials said the raid formed part of ongoing efforts ordered by the Ministry of Interior to suppress drug trafficking, gambling, human trafficking and other crimes threatening public order.
Also yesterday, Patong Police arrested a 29-year-old Phuket man identified as ‘Mr Nan’ at a hotel room on Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd in Patong.
Police seized 426 ya bah pills, 21.73g of crystal meth, a digital scale, drug-taking equipment and an iPhone mobile phone.
The arrest was led by officers from Patong Police Station under the direction of Acting Patong Police Chief Pol Col Korakrit Khanthakrue and investigation officers led by Pol Lt Wirithphon Thibarat.
Mr Nan was charged with selling and possessing Category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, and illegal consumption of methamphetamine. He was taken to Patong Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, Kathu Police arrested a 43-year-old man identified as ‘Mr Dam’ at a garbage collection parking area on Soi Chonprathan, off Wichit Songkhram Rd in Kathu.
Police seized a modified revolver, two .22-calibre bullets and one ya bah pill.
Mr Dam was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in a public place without permission, and possession of a Category 1 narcotic for personal use.
All suspects remain in police custody pending further legal proceedings.
Additional reporting by Eakkapop Thongtub