Pubdate: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand) Copyright: 2004 Chiangmai Mail Contact: http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105 Author: Chin Ratitamakul DRUG BUSTS AUCTION BRINGS IN 4.5 MIO FOR ONCB The Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) northern office raised nearly 4.5 million baht during the recently held 27th auction of seized assets from drug cases. These auctions are in line with government policy as promulgated during the war against drugs. Pittaya Jinawat, ONCB northern office director said that the past 26 auctions realized a total of 55,216,200 baht, but this time there were only 22 assets up for grabs, which returned bids totaling 4,552,000 baht. Assets seized from drug suspects included cars, pickup trucks, trucks, a bus, and motorcycles. Director Pittaya said the money from this auction would go to raise funds for the ONCB, for use in its activities and as rewards to be offered to the police for their part in helping destroy the drug networks. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens