Fifty tonnes of drug precursors seized in raid linked to ‘Noo Chen’ cartel

10 Sept 10:27 Key points summarised by AI

Anti-narcotics officers and the DSI seized over 50 tonnes of chemical precursors in coordinated raids across four provinces, targeting a notorious drug trafficking syndicate.
The massive haul, including acetone, acetic acid, and sulphuric acid, could have produced an estimated 1.1 billion methamphetamine pills or 21 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.
This significant seizure is the result of an extended investigation following the extradition of 'Thapana' (aka 'Nu Choen'), a major drug trafficker with extensive networks, from South Korea in April.
Thapana is alleged to be a primary supplier of precursor chemicals to clandestine drug laboratories in Myanmar and the Golden Triangle, and reportedly faked his own death in 2022.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.