Sattahip —
Sattahip police on Saturday apprehended a Thai man selling Kratom juice to teenagers.
Pol Col Thanapon Klinkesorn, Superintendent of Sattahip Police Station, led the operation that apprehended the suspect, only identified as Mr. Maek, 41, at the end of Soi Chao Suan in the Sattahip district of Chonburi province on January 20th.
Mr. Maek’s arrest stemmed from complaints from concerned residents about the illegal sale of kratom juice, particularly to young people, in the area. Acting on these reports, authorities conducted a sting operation before apprehending the suspect.
During the arrest, officers confiscated several items from Mr. Maek, including four 1,500 ml plastic bottles and one 500 ml bottle containing boiled Kratom juice and a 100 baht banknote used in the undercover purchase.
Mr. Maek now faces legal proceedings for violating the Food Act. Under Article 50, he could face imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to 20,000 baht, according to Sattahip police.
