Narathiwat raid nets drugs, weapons
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Forces on Tuesday raided a house in the southern province of Narathiwat, confiscating 132 methamphetamine pills and heavy weapons.
The 20-strong team launched their operation after being informed of irregular visits of teenagers to the house in Sungai Padi district.
Two suspects identified as Pawi Dao, 20, and Hasem Yapa, 19, were detained during the raid.
More than 100 methamphetamine pills, one carbine with 21 cartridges, a .38 pistol with 7 cartridges and three mobile phones were seized during the raid.
Pawi admitted owning the drugs and weapons. He was charged with possessing unauthorised weapons and illegally possessing drugs for sale.
An investigation is underway to conclude whether the seized weapons are connected to the regional insurgency movement.
