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Mae Sai customs seizes 2.74m meth pills hidden in furniture
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Customs officers have seized 2.74 million methamphetamine tablets concealed inside mattresses and sofas in a vehicle entering Thailand through the Mae Sai border checkpoint in Chiang Rai, arresting two Myanmar nationals.
Key facts
- Waris Wisaratanon, head of Mae Sai Customs House, disclosed the seizure on October 29, 2026
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- Authorities cited alleged violations of section 242, read with section 252, of the Customs Act 2017, concerning the importation of goods without completing customs formalities.
- They also cited section 90, read with section 145, of the Narcotics Code 2021, concerning the importation of narcotics.
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Summary
Waris Wisaratanon, head of Mae Sai Customs House, disclosed the seizure on October 29, 2026. Authorities estimated the value of the tablets at 137 million baht.
The drugs were discovered during a joint operation involving customs officers, soldiers, immigration officials, police, district authorities and narcotics enforcement agencies.