News Forum - Police snag 2.5 million meth pills in checkpoint stings

[Thaiger]

A massive 2.5 million methamphetamine pills and 700 kilos of crystal meth have been found by police in Lampang, Chiang Mai and Phrae provinces. Eighteen suspects were arrested and eight vehicles impounded in three separate cases, according to top cop Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas at a press conference yesterday. According to reports in the Bangkok Post, Two pickups apparently fully loaded with cobs of finest Lampang corn were stopped at a checkpoint whereupon 350kg of crystal meth was found hidden underneath the less valuable, “authentic” cargo. Six suspects were arrested. The drugs originated in Chiang Mai and were apparently destined […]

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[Cabra]

At 7 baht per yaba pill... Street value. 

[KaptainRob]

14 minutes ago, Cabra said:

At 7 baht per yaba pill... Street value. 

Yes, 7 to 10 baht in Isaan villages and readily available too.

350kg of meth ... wow, that's a big haul!