Chiang Mai police arrest magic mushroom vendor after British tourist’s death


CHIANG MAI: Police and public health officials in Chiang Mai conducted a sting operation on Tuesday (Dec 24), using a foreign undercover agent to purchase magic mushrooms from a shop on Tha Pae Road in Muang district.

The undercover agent purchased a bag of mushrooms for 500 baht (S$20), prompting authorities to raid the shop and arrest the owner. The owner, identified only as Paul, was slapped with several charges, including possessing and selling a Category 5 narcotic without authorisation.

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