Meth pills found in campaign to curb drug activity in Phuket.
A drug raid executed in the Rawai sea gypsy village in Phuket led to the arrest of a 20 year old local man. He was apprehended on charges of possessing 20 methamphetamine pills, colloquially known as ya bah. The arrest was part of a three-month campaign to crack down on drug dealing, use, and possession in Phuket.
The operation was executed by a collaboration of officials from the local district, drug suppression officers, and Chalong Police. The crack-down operation occurred on a Thursday night and was spearheaded by the Phuket District Narcotics Suppression Operation Team, under the leadership of Weerasak Khamkerd.
Chalong Police officers were also part of the team. The target, identified as Charin Bangchak, was found in possession of 20 orange ya bah pills, securely packed in a clear plastic…
