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ONCB and DSI seize chemicals enough for 1.1bn meth pills
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The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and South Korean intelligence officials have searched 10 locations in four provinces, dismantling a drug network and seizing a massive lot of precursor ch
Key facts
- Authorities said the 50 tonnes of seized chemicals could have been used to produce more than 1.1 billion methamphetamine pills if they had reached drug production sites.
- The latest operation targeted three companies across 10 locations in four provinces: Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Rayong and Nonthaburi.
- Authorities also found links between these companies and grey Chinese networks accused of offences in Thailand, including the illegal use of chemicals to produce etomidate, a Category 2 psychotropic substance, which was then mixed into
- The seized substances totalled 50 tonnes.
Summary
Authorities said the 50 tonnes of seized chemicals could have been used to produce more than 1.1 billion methamphetamine pills if they had reached drug production sites.
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Ruttapol Naowarat, ONCB secretary-general Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol, DSI director-general Pol Maj Yutthana Praedam and related agencies jointly announced the results of the “Pikhat Ya Sep Tit” anti-drug operation on Tuesday at a factory warehouse in Samut Prakan province.