Police nab alleged Sukhumvit drug pusher

At 9.30pm, police arrested Ekphisit Thanyawongtip, 31, in Phra Khanong district and seized the 30 grammes of crystal meth and loaded pistol he was carrying.

Undercover police officers tracked him down after learning of a person called “Benz Manahasigha” who belonged to a syndicate.

After keeping watch on his movements for about 20 minutes, police confirmed that Ekphisit’s appearance met the description of “Benz Manahasigha”.

He was charged with selling and possessing illegal substances and possessing a weapon without permission.