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More than 10k meth pills, 600g of ice seized in drug arrest

More than 10k meth pills, 600g of ice seized in drug arrest

PHUKET: A Phuket Provincial Police narcotics suppression operation has landed the arrest of a 43-year-old man in Srisoonthorn found with more than 10,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 600 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Tuesday 6 February 2024 04:38 PM


 

Detphon ‘Nae’ Salatthuk, 43, registered as a resident of Moo 2, Srisoonthorn, was arrested on the roadside in Moo Baan Somboonsap, along the Lipon - Hua Harn Road, in Moo 8, Srisoonthorn, police said in a report released todya (Feb 6).

Detphon was found in possession of 10,600 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 661.30 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).

Also seized as evidence were a Mazda 2 sedan still bearing red licence plates and a Honda Civic sedan registered in Phuket estimated to be worth B400,000.

Other items seized as evidence included an assortment of clear plastic bags, a Samsung Galaxy A04 mobile phone and an iPhone 13 Pro Max, along with B20,000 cash and a bank account opened in the name of a woman with a balance of B47,500.

Detphon was taken to Thalang Police Station and charged with illegal possession of  a Category 1 narcotic with intent to sell, police confirmed.