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Chanthaburi Police Arrest 27-Year-Old With Ice and Ya Ba

Chanthaburi police arrested a 27-year-old man after seizing significant quantities of ice and ya ba, along with drug paraphernalia and a vehicle, valued at 260,000 baht. The suspect faces charges of drug trafficking and related offenses. He has been taken to Pong Nam Ron Police Station for further legal action.

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Officers confiscated three bags of ice weighing 248.02 grams, twelve bags of ya ba containing 2,075 tablets weighing 200.76 grams, an OPPO mobile phone, a set of drug paraphernalia, a Toyota Vios with a Chanthaburi license plate, and 200 clear plastic bags, with a total estimated value of 260,000 baht. The suspect, identified as Ritsada, 27, was charged with possession for sale of Category 1 narcotics, driving while under the influence of Category 1 narcotics, and methamphetamine use. He was transferred to Pong Nam Ron Police Station to face legal proceedings.

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Chanthaburi Police Arrest 27-Year-Old With Meth, Ice

Chanthaburi police arrested a 27-year-old man, Ritsada, after seizing ice and yaba worth about 260,000 baht along with drug paraphernalia, a phone, and a car. He faces charges for possession with intent to sell Category 1 drugs, driving under their influence, and methamphetamine use. The suspect has been sent to Pong Nam Ron Police Station for prosecution.

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