Man Arrested with 152 Meth Pills in Thalang

Phuket –

A drug dealer was arrested with 152 methamphetamine pills and 90.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine after police arrested a drug user in Thalang and connected the two parties.

The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week they first arrested Mr. Kornkrit Sompeang, 38, from Phuket, at a house in Sri Soonthorn. Seized from him was one methamphetamine pill. He told police that he bought the drug from a Mr. Phong.

Police continued their investigation before arresting Mr. Pathomphong, 42, from Phuket. He was arrested at a house in Sri Soonthorn. Seized from him were 152 methamphetamine pills and 90.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine. He was taken to the Thalang Police Station to face charges of illegal possession of category 1 drugs with intent to sell.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.