Chiang Mai:Police in Chiang Mai have disrupted a Chinese drug gang operating from a luxury rented house tied to an online gambling website. The raid, conducted by Police Region 5, resulted in the arrest of four Chinese nationals involved in drug use and online gambling activities.
According to Thai News Agency, the raid took place at a luxury two-story house in Tha Wang Tan Subdistrict, Saraphi District, following a tip-off regarding suspicious activities involving Chinese nationals. Police discovered four men, aged between 29 and 40, under the influence of drugs. Seized items included eight methamphetamine pills, 26.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and tools for drug consumption.
The suspects, who entered Thailand legally as tourists, confessed to operating an online gambling and fraudulent website. A urine test confirmed drug use among all four individuals. One suspect admitted purchasing the drugs for 5,000 baht.
The suspects were handed over to Saraphi Police Station investigators and initially charged with joint possession of Category 1 narcotics and drug use. Authorities are examining the equipment and evidence related to the online gambling operation to determine if further charges will be filed.