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Seized narcotics set to go up in smoke
News, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is set to incinerate over 28.6 tonnes of seized narcotics as part of its ninth large-scale drug destruction operation.
Latvian, 71, caught with heroin haul
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/06/2025
» A 71-year-old Latvian man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after authorities found about three kilos of heroin concealed in his luggage during a transit stop en route to Malaysia, according to Pol Maj Gen Cherngron Rimphadee, commander of Immigration Division 2.
Two smugglers killed, 4m meth pills seized in Chiang Rai
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 22/06/2025
» CHIANG RAI: The Pha Muang Task Force has reported another armed clash with a drug trafficking group near Thailand’s northern border, resulting in the deaths of two suspects and the seizure of 4 million methamphetamine pills.
Smuggler killed, 200,000 meth pills seized in armed clash
Online Reporters, Published on 05/06/2025
» CHANG MAI — A drug smuggler was killed and 200,000 methamphetamine pills and 20 kilogrammes of opium were seized in a clash between a group of armed traffickers and an army patrol in Fang district of this northern border province in the early hours of Thursday.
1.5m used meth in 2024: ONCB
News, Published on 05/06/2025
» About 1.5 million Thais use methamphetamine, with some 220,000 experiencing mental health issues, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Fleeing smugglers abandon 2.3m speed pills in Chiang Mai
Published on 29/05/2025
» CHIANG MAI - More than 2 million speed pills were abandoned by fleeing smugglers in a border area of Chiang Dao district of this northern province, authorities said on Thursday.
Thaksin may face stark choice
Published on 24/05/2025
» The Supreme Court stepping in to investigate the alleged unlawful enforcement of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's prison term looks certain to result in some nasty consequences for agencies connected to the correctional procedures in the case.
500kg of crystal meth abandoned by fleeing smugglers
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 10/05/2025
» CHIANG MAI: Authorities seized 500 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine abandoned by fleeing smugglers following a car chase in Chiang Dao district of this northern border province.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
'Unprecedented' Europe raids net 200 arrests, drugs haul
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» ISTANBUL - Police in Europe staged "unprecedented" raids against four organised crime groups on Tuesday, arresting more than 200 people across five countries, primarily in Turkey, in a "massive blow" against drug-trafficking networks.