Pubdate: Sat, 14 Feb 2004
Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand)
Copyright: 2004 Chiangmai Mail
Contact:  http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105
Author: Supin Chindaluang
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/topics/opium

DRUG TRAFFICKERS STILL BEING CAUGHT IN THAILAND

Methamphetamines, Opium And Weapons Seized

The Pha Muang task force has seized more than 14,000 methamphetamine
pills, along with raw opium and weapons in Wiang Haeng district,
Chiang Mai. Maj. Gen. Manas Paorik, the commander of Pha Muang task
force, assigned cavalry forces to keep watch on the drug situation and
in response, they set up a checkpoint at Ban Chong, in Wiang Haeng
district. They then apprehended two suspects who were searched,
revealing a haul of 14,000 methamphetamine tablets, half a kilogram of
raw opium, 7 rounds of ammunition and one knife.

The two males confessed they were hired to bring the drugs to
customers, but disclosed no details of their employers. Further
interrogation might assist them to remember the source.

Pha Muang special task force would continue their operation to
suppress the remaining drug networks in the north.
- ---
MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin