Phuket raid under “Operation 90 Days” leads to two arrests in Rawai
Phuket authorities arrested two suspects in a Rawai drug raid under the Ministry of Interior’s “Operation 90 Days,” seizing methamphetamine pills and crystal methamphetamine.
Phuket provincial authorities said two suspects were arrested and illegal drugs were seized in Muang District as part of the Ministry of Interior’s nationwide “Operation 90 Days” anti-narcotics campaign.
The arrests were made on the evening of July 3 at about 8:30 p.m., when a special task force from Muang Phuket District carried out a raid in Soi Mukdee, Rawai Subdistrict. Officials said the operation was launched after public complaints about drug activity in the area.
The task force, known as the Rachasri Narai Unit, was led by Chief Administrative Officer Akara Suwattikul. The raid was supported by officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board and members of the territorial defense volunteer corps.
Authorities said a Thai man was found with 88 methamphetamine pills and was charged with possession of a Category 1 narcotic with intent to distribute. A Myanmar national was also arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, and officials said 0.28 grams of crystal methamphetamine were confiscated during the search.
Both suspects and the seized evidence were taken to Chalong Police Station for further investigation and prosecution.
Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom, Deputy Governor Khaterat Chansilp and Acting Provincial Clerk Siwatch Rawangkul said the province would continue coordinating across agencies to combat drug trafficking and drug abuse. They said the effort is aimed at strengthening public safety and improving community well-being through continued enforcement and prevention measures.
