Bangkok 24 Nov. – The Central Investigation Police together with the FDA searched 6 locations in the areas of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Nakhon Ratchasima. Three suspects were arrested and seized more than 2,000 items of various brands of sex pills before the Loy Krathong festival, valued at nearly 2 million baht.
Police Lieutenant General Jirapop Phuridej, Commander-in-Chief of the Police, together with the Police Suppression of Crimes Related to Consumer Protection (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced the results of the sweep. Distributor of sex-enhancing drugs Forces were deployed to search 6 target areas in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Nakhon Ratchasima. Arrest of 3 suspects and confiscated confiscated drugs. Many famous brands, sexual enhancement pills, products for stimulating sexual sensations, 220 bottles of suspected poppers, and various forms of sex toys and condoms. 470 items, totaling more than 2,000 items, worth nearly 2 million baht. During interrogation, the accused confessed. that he used to be a child running to deliver this type of merchandise But during the COVID outbreak, unable to sell. So turned to opening an online store By ordering the product from a trade source in the Sukhumvit area, it has been made for 1-3 years.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapop revealed that this case occurred after it appeared in the media about the dangers of sexual stimulant drugs. For example, pills are used to mix women with alcohol until their body goes into shock and they die. A pretty young woman who is wanted by a criminal who wants to rape her is put on pills to stimulate her to eat until she has sexual desire. Vomiting and going into shock, an elderly man took Viagra and suffered a sudden heart attack. Medicines in this group may contain various types of dangerous substances that affect the nervous system. such as feeling alert, having fun, and stimulating the senses want to have sex Or some medicines may cause blurred vision and drowsiness. Most of them appear as clear liquids, odorless, easy to mix in drinks, etc.
The police then launched an investigation. It was found to be available on online platforms. Many websites do not register drugs. and is considered to be selling excessive advertising. In addition, during this month there are important festivals such as Loi Krathong, gathering together to organize parties and have fun. According to entertainment venues And there may be a gap for such drugs to be used for the purpose of harming property. or sexual harassment So there was a mobilization to clean up. The suspect was arrested and the said seized items were seized. Send for examination to the Department of Medical Sciences. to find dangerous substances Along with warning people and tourists to be careful. Don’t go out with strangers. Don’t drink drinks from strangers. Do not drink beverages that come in wide-mouthed containers that are easy to mix with dangerous drugs. As for the group of people who illegally sell drugs There are many offenses, such as the charge of selling modern medicine without permission and selling medicine that is not registered on the prescription. Be careful of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both. and charges of selling drugs without being a pharmaceutical professional considered guilty Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 3 years and a fine not exceeding 30,000 baht.
As for female pharmacist Worasuda Yungthong, director of the Drug Division The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the seized items were The drug was never properly registered. The FDA has never approved it. Therefore, it is not safe because it is not known what substances are mixed inside. There are active substances that are not allowed for use and the amount is not controlled. If eaten, it can cause death. And some drugs do not stimulate sexual feelings as advertised. It only makes you fall asleep
Source: Thai News Agency