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Over 3 Million Methamphetamine Pills Seized Following Truck Accident in Lampang
A fruit-transporting pickup truck overturned in Lampang, revealing a hidden cargo of 3 million methamphetamine pills.
On September 21, 2026, a pickup truck carrying fruit overturned on Highway 120 in the Wang Nuea District of Lampang province. According to Khaosod Online, local police and Border Patrol officers responded to the scene, where they discovered 15 crates of fruit scattered across the road. Upon inspection, authorities found approximately 3 million methamphetamine pills concealed within the crates.
The driver, who sustained minor injuries in the crash, was taken into custody by Border Patrol officers who had been tracking the vehicle prior to the accident. The suspect is currently being interrogated as authorities work to determine the origin of the narcotics and identify other potential members of the trafficking network.
For residents and travelers in the region, this incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to intercept illegal drug shipments on major transit routes. While the immediate threat from this specific shipment has been neutralized, the investigation remains active. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the intended destination of the drugs or the identities of those involved in the broader operation. Travelers should be aware that police checkpoints and increased monitoring on northern routes are common as part of these anti-narcotics operations.
