Pubdate: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand) Copyright: 2005 Chiangmai Mail Contact: http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105 Author: Staff Reporters MAE HONG SON POLICE LOOK FOR DRUG DEALERS IN CHINESE HAW VILLAGES Previously unsuccessful searches of Chinese Haw villages, Baan Roong Aroon at Tambon Huay Pa, Baan Rak Thai, and Baan Mok Jampae at Tambon Mok Jampae in Muang, Mae Hong Son were repeated, after further reports of drug movements during the rainy season. Apparently, the villagers wait until the police withdraw and then carry on smuggling as normal. However, new reports indicated that several new houses had been built with secret compartments and hollow spaces that could be used to hide drugs. Other houses, previously the homes of dealers who had been evicted, were once again occupied and the police were checking on the new residents and a wary eye is being kept on these villages. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin