Chiang Mai police arrest 14-year-old boy for smuggling 6 million methamphetamine pills


Chiang Mai, Police at Long Khot Police Station, Chiang Mai Province, arrested a 14-year-old boy who was involved in transporting 6 million methamphetamine tablets. The driver was able to run away using the darkness. Tearfully confessing, he was given 20,000 baht to ride with him.

Police at Long Khot Police Station, Chiang Mai Province, were notified that there was a drug trafficking ring preparing to smuggle drugs through Phrao District, Chiang Mai Province, so they immediately deployed their forces to set up a checkpoint to stop them, around 3:00 a.m. in the early hours of this morning (4 Nov. c.) Found a motorcycle of unknown brand and registration, with two teenagers wearing black riding through the checkpoint, looking left and right, before there was a multi-purpose 4-door car. Chiang Mai license plate, drove by, so the police signaled to stop. But the driver sped up and fled. The police then drove in pursuit. Finally, the suspect car lost control and crashed into an electric pole on the side of the road
. Before the driver hurriedly opened the car door and took advantage of the darkness to run into the longan orchard. Leaving only Boy B (pseudonym) sitting next to the driver’s seat. Inspecting the cabin, 28 sacks were found. When opened, all were found to be methamphetamine. Preliminary calculation: 5,600,000 tablets

Boy B (pseudonym) testified through tears that Hired someone to transport them for 20,000 baht to ride with Mr. Tia. who was the driver of the car that fled Police believe that the gang wants to use children as a ploy to escape searches. So they detained Boy B (pseudonym) along with all the confiscated amphetamines. Go to the Narcotics Suppression Police Division 3 inside the Chiang Mai Provincial Government Center. To collect evidence and prepare to issue an arrest warrant for Mr. Tia. and extend the effect to the main culprits. All drugs are likely transported from the border. To stay in Chiang Mai city Then switch cars Transported into the inner area.

Source: Thai News Agency