Four suspected couriers killed, 600,000 speed pills seized in Chiang MaiSoldiers inspect the scene of the clash in Mai Ai district, Chiang Mai, in which four suspected drug couriers were killed and rucksacks containing 600,000 speed pills seized. (Photo supplied/Panumet Tanraksa)CHIANG MAI - Four suspected drug couriers were killed and 600,000 methamphetamine pills seized following a clash between security forces and a drug smuggling gang in Mae Ai district of this northern province. Six modified rucksacks were recovered, containing 600,000 speed pills. According to the task force, from Oct 1 to the present, authorities have intercepted narcotics in 262 operations, arresting 269 suspects. About 152.2 million speed pills, 1.3 kilogrammes of heroin, 3,007.2 kg of crystal meth, 67 kg of opium and 327.4 kg of ketamine have been seized.

Source: Bangkok Post March 05, 2026 17:37 UTC