THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Two charged with dealing drugs in Bangkok

Two charged with dealing drugs in Bangkok

Citizens’ tips led to the roadside arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district at 2am Friday morning.

Bang Khen precinct superintendent Pol Colonel Amnat Intharasuan and other officers arrested Somchat Poungmanee, 33, allegedly in possession of 2.34 grams of crystal meth (“ice”) and a loaded pistol, and Chatchai Sukkham, 30, allegedly carrying 10.3 grams of ice and 182 methamphetamine pills.
Police claim Chatchai confessed to selling drugs to people including youngsters in Sai Mai and Bang Khen multiple times.
Somchat purportedly admitted to dealing drugs for six months and carrying the gun for protection.
They were charged with possessing narcotics with intent to sell and were to be grilled in the hope of identifying accomplices.

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