Chaiyaphum:An 18-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe officials with 100,000 baht to secure the release of her boyfriend, who is facing drug charges. The arrest occurred at the Kaeng Khro District Office where a sting operation was conducted by the police.
According to Thai News Agency, the woman approached the district office offering the bribe in exchange for her boyfriend's release, who was detained on October 22nd for possessing 84 methamphetamine pills and 2 grams of crystal meth. This operation, known as "Protecting Phayala City," was part of a wider crackdown on drugs in border areas.
Authorities had earlier conducted a search at a targeted house in Moo 1, Nong Kham Subdistrict, where they apprehended a male and female suspect and seized the drugs. The woman later contacted the arresting officers, claiming to be the suspect's girlfriend and proposed a bribe for his release.
The deputy district chief overseeing security in Kaeng Khro district organized for the woman to bring the money to the district office for negotiation. The incident was captured on video for evidence. Upon her arrival, officers searched her bag, found the 100,000 baht in cash, and subsequently arrested her. She faces charges of bribing a public official and has been taken to Kaeng Khro Police Station for further investigation into the origin of the money and subsequent legal proceedings.