Singaporean fugitive arrested in Thailand for suspected drug trafficking and handed over to CNB
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
A 50-year-old Singaporean man under suspicion for drug trafficking was on the run before he was nabbed in Thailand on July 5 and handed over to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on July 9.
Female police colonel accused of trafficking sedative drugs since 2022
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
A female police colonel accused of trafficking sedative drugs for illegal distribution has been found to have been selling the drugs since 2022, with the substances being distributed to pharmacies and eventually reaching drug dealers.
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico as they pledge border crackdown
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.
Reduce, rehabilitate addicts: Thailand’s new mantra against drug trafficking
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2024
The government has shifted its focus on arresting drug pushers and rehabilitating drug addicts in a bid to effectively deal with Thailand’s drug problem, a government spokesperson said.
Senator Upakit indicted for drug trafficking and money laundering
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023
Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun was on Thursday indicted for collusion in narcotics trafficking and money laundering among six serious charges against him.
Vietnamese police urges vigilance against drug trafficking on air routes
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023
The Narcotics Investigation Police Department, under the Ministry of Public Security, has issued a warning about the increasingly intricate nature of drug trafficking via air routes.
Senator Upakit tells drugs cops he is innocent, vows to fight allegations
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
Senator Upakit Pachariyangkun on Monday reported to Narcotics Suppression police to be charged with colluding in money laundering and involvement in a transnational criminal organisation.
2 Pakistani men caught in Suvarnabhumi with haul of ketamine, heroin
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Two Pakistani nationals were caught at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday trying to smuggle in 30.6 kilograms of ketamine and 1.1kg of heroin. The total street value of the seized drugs came in at 95 million baht.