The Thaiger
American arrested after police uncover hidden drug lab in Pattaya
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Police arrested an American man of Chinese descent after raiding his Pattaya home and uncovering a hidden drug lab, more than 60 grammes of MDMA and evidence of possible drug distribution to Malaysia .
Key facts
- Police arrested an American man of Chinese descent after raiding his Pattaya home and uncovering a hidden drug lab, more than 60 grammes of MDMA and evidence of possible drug distribution to Malaysia .
- The suspect, identified only as 42 year old Liu, was arrested yesterday, September 26, during a joint operation involving the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and Immigration Division 3
- During the search, officers also discovered more than 60 grammes of light-brown crystals identified as MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy
- Officers charged Liu with possessing Category 1 narcotics, specifically MDMA, for commercial sale, possessing a Category 2 psychotropic substance, ketamine, and using the Category 1 narcotic methamphetamine.
Summary
The suspect, identified only as 42 year old Liu, was arrested yesterday, September 26, during a joint operation involving the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and Immigration Division 3. Officers searched his home in the Nong Prue area of Bang Lamung, Chon Buri.
Police began investigating Liu after receiving information alleging that he was secretly selling drugs to foreigners in Thailand and overseas. Investigators gathered evidence and obtained court authorisation to search his home.