Thai police bust attempt to smuggle drugs into Malaysia


  • Nation
  • Monday, 24 Apr 2017

Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) commander Maj-Gen Tanai Aphichartseni said two Thai nationals from Songkla were arrested four days ago in a predawn raid on a 10-wheeler lorry in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai.

BANGKOK: Thai police intercepted a truck carrying a million methamphetamine pills bound for Malaysia.

Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) commander Maj-Gen Tanai Aphichartseni said two Thai nationals from Songkla were arrested four days ago in a predawn raid on a 10-wheeler lorry in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai.

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