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Suspected drug trafficker killed, 6m meth pills seized in Chiang Mai Saturday

13 Sept 14:17 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai security forces shot and killed a suspected drug trafficker, Tatchaphol Jaka, after a high-speed car chase and subsequent shootout.
Authorities seized a massive haul of six million methamphetamine pills, an automatic pistol, and a hand grenade from the suspect's vehicle.
The incident unfolded when the suspect's pickup truck, under surveillance for illicit drugs, evaded a checkpoint, prompting a pursuit that ended in a roadside crash and fatal confrontation.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.