Authorities Seize 4 Million Methamphetamine Pills in Lampang
Police in Lampang discovered 4 million methamphetamine pills abandoned in bushes near Wat Ku Kham, likely discarded by traffickers fleeing a checkpoint.
On October 29, 2026, law enforcement officials in Lampang province seized a significant cache of 4 million methamphetamine pills. The drugs were found inside 20 large black garbage bags hidden in tall grass near Wat Ku Kham, located in Ban Phae Ku Kham, Ton Thong Chai sub-district. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the discovery was initiated by a tip from a local resident who noticed the suspicious bags. Police Colonel Khomsan Bamrungyot, Superintendent of Mueang Lampang Police Station, led a joint operation involving local administrative officials and investigative units to secure the scene. Authorities suspect that the narcotics were abandoned by a trafficking group that likely fled the area to avoid detection at a nearby police checkpoint. Currently, forensic teams are processing the scene, collecting fingerprints and DNA evidence from the bags to identify the suspects involved. Investigators are also reviewing surveillance footage and tracking suspicious vehicles that may have been in the vicinity. For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to combat drug trafficking. While the immediate area is secure, the investigation remains active as police work to track down those responsible for the shipment. Further details regarding the origin of the drugs and the identities of the perpetrators are yet to be confirmed.
