Major Drug Bust in Phuket Seize Over a Kilogram of Crystal Meth

The Phuket Provincial Police have successfully arrested multiple drug traffickers, seizing a large quantity of illegal substances, including over a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine.

The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that authorities apprehended three major suspects in separate incidents this week:


Songwut (48) and Sarayuth, (42), were caught in possession of over 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine (ice), six methamphetamine pills, three digital weighing scales, and two mobile phones. Police also confiscated additional assets, including two Honda motorcycles valued at approximately 150,000 THB.


Prayun, 35 was arrested for possession of 0.20 grams of crystal meth and was also found to be a wanted suspect under an existing arrest warrant from the Phuket Provincial Court.


Somruthai, 27 and Chatamethi, 27, were apprehended with one methamphetamine pill and two drug paraphernalia items.


All suspects face serious charges of illegal possession, distribution, and consumption of Category 1 narcotics, with the primary offenders facing additional allegations of large-scale drug trafficking and asset forfeiture.

Major Drug Bust in Phuket Seize Over a Kilogram of Crystal Meth - The Phuket Express