Patong Police Raid Rental Room, Arrest Two Suspects with 280 Meth Pills

Phuket –

Police in Patong have arrested two suspects and seized a significant quantity of narcotics following a raid on a rental room in Patong.

Investigators from Patong Police Station executed the search on a property located along Rat-U-Thit 200 Year Road in Patong. Inside, officers detained a 19‑year‑old woman and a 47‑year‑old man. The search uncovered 24.17 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 280 methamphetamine tablets (yaba).

Authorities also confiscated drug‑related equipment, including a digital scale, two mobile phones, 71 resealable plastic bags used for repackaging, plastic straws for measuring, and a set of paraphernalia for consuming crystal meth.

Both suspects were taken to Patong Hospital for urine testing, which confirmed the presence of methamphetamine.

Police have charged the pair with possession of Category 1 narcotics with intent to sell, distribution of methamphetamine, and illegal drug use. The suspects, along with the seized evidence, were handed over to investigators at Patong Police Station for further legal proceedings.