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.
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