Thai Customs officials at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport report they discovered of 5.6Kg of Crystal Meth hidden in containers labelled digital ultrasonic cleaner.
Mr. Phanthong Loykulnan, a Spokesperson of the Customs Department, revealed that an X-ray of containers destined for Australia marked digital ultrasonic cleaner revealed foiled packages that were not consistent with the labelled contents.
When customs officers opened the containers they discovered foil packages wrapped over green tea bags hidden inside, containing 5.6 kilograms of Crystal methamphetamine aka “Ya Ice” a Category 1 narcotic.
Mr. Phanthong said the crystal methamphetamine had a street value of approximately 13.4 million baht or AUD$5.8 million. He said that the Customs department is now investigating to bring the shippers of the drugs to justice.
In the fiscal year 2024 the Customs Department has recorded 130 drug seizure cases with a total value of 1,018.47 million baht AUD $29.8 million. In the past 2 years, Thai law enforcement agencies tackling drug trafficking in port areas have seized 4 tons of methamphetamine, over 2 tons of ketamine, and 265 kilograms of heroin, primarily destined for Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
According to Thai Customs 22% of drug smuggling attempts were made by air travellers, 53% through international mail and 24% via express cargo.
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