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A former local politician was arrested at a checkpoint after attempting to hide methamphetamine (meth) in his underwear.
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A former local politician was arrested at a checkpoint after attempting to hide methamphetamine (meth) in his underwear. A subsequent search of his home revealed a firearm. Local police set up the checkpoint to maintain order.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Sawat Niyomdecha of Koh Thuat Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat, in coordination with local administrative officials, established the checkpoint in Village 6, Koh Thuat subdistrict, Pak Phanang district. Every vehicle passing through the area was subjected to inspection.
During the operation, a man riding a motorcycle displayed suspicious behaviour, prompting officials to stop and search him. As the search commenced, the man was observed quickly reaching into his trouser pocket and stuffing something into the back of his underwear. The officers’ keen observation led to the discovery of a packet…