Police Seize Over One Million Methamphetamine Pills in Lopburi
Thai authorities intercepted a major drug trafficking operation in Lopburi province, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 1.19 million methamphetamine pills.
On November 2, 2026, Thai narcotics suppression police successfully intercepted a large-scale drug trafficking attempt in Tha Luang District, Lopburi province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau tracked a vehicle transporting illicit substances from Ubon Ratchathani toward Bangkok. Upon realizing they were being pursued, the suspects lost control of their sedan, which veered off the road and overturned. The occupants attempted to flee into a nearby field but were apprehended by local police following a one-hour search operation. Two men, identified as 36-year-old Ong-art and 23-year-old Adiwan, both from Yasothon province, were taken into custody. Authorities recovered three sacks containing a total of 1,190,000 methamphetamine pills from the scene. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by Thai law enforcement to disrupt major drug supply chains moving through central provinces. For residents and travelers, this event underscores the strict enforcement of anti-narcotics laws in Thailand, which carry severe penalties. While the immediate suspects have been detained, investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the trafficking network involved. Further details regarding the broader operation and potential links to other suspects remain to be confirmed by the Narcotics Suppression Bureau.
