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Authorities Seize Over 1,200 Kilograms of Crystal Meth in Lopburi
Lopburi police and narcotics officials have confiscated a massive shipment of crystal methamphetamine totaling 1,200 kilograms found abandoned in a pickup truck.
On September 22, 2026, authorities in Lopburi province, led by Deputy Governor Pratchaya Pepatang and local police officials, discovered a significant cache of crystal methamphetamine. According to Khaosod Online, the seizure occurred after officials inspected a white Isuzu pickup truck with a closed cargo box that had been left abandoned in a dead-end alley.
The operation followed an initial discovery on the night of September 21, 2026, when investigators from the Lopburi Provincial Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) seized 1,000 kilograms of the drug in the Tha Hin police station area. Following up on that lead, officers located an additional 200 kilograms hidden within the abandoned vehicle, bringing the total haul to 1,200 kilograms.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat large-scale drug trafficking in the region. While the immediate threat posed by this specific shipment has been neutralized, the investigation remains active as authorities work to identify the individuals responsible for the transport and intended distribution of the narcotics. Further details regarding the suspects and the broader supply network are expected to be confirmed as the investigation progresses.