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.
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