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Kathu arrest yields 166.59g of crystal meth and 403 ya bah pills

Border Patrol Police arrested a 27-year-old man in Kathu and seized crystal methamphetamine, ya bah pills and drug-related equipment, police said.

Border Patrol Police arrested a 27-year-old man and seized 166.59g of crystal methamphetamine and 403 methamphetamine pills in Kathu, Phuket, police said.

The operation took place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at a residence in Soi Sahakon, off Wichit Songkhram Rd, and at a condominium in Kathu. Officers also seized drug-use paraphernalia, a digital scale and a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra mobile phone.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Ball”, faces charges of possessing a Category 1 narcotic for sale without authorisation, illegally consuming methamphetamine and driving while having methamphetamine in his system. Police said the alleged possession for sale constituted commercial activity.

“Ball” and the seized items were handed over to investigators at Kathu Police Station for further legal proceedings. The operation was conducted by Border Patrol Police Unit 425 under the supervision of senior officers from Border Patrol Police Region 4 and Unit 42.

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