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New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- New Straits Times
RM321,000 goat smuggle crushed in border sting
TANAH MERAH: The General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt to smuggle livestock across the Thai-Malaysian border after seizing a lorry carrying 162 goats, with the total haul worth an estimated RM321,000. Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the Ninth Battalion made the seizure at Kampung Batu Gajah at 2.41am. "The team was conducting routine patrols under Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan when they spotted a lorry passing through the area. "An inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 162 goats believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand without valid documentation," he said. Ros Azhan added that the lorry driver, a 32-year-old man, is suspected of transporting the livestock for distribution in the local market. "The total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, is estimated at RM321,000. The lorry and livestock have been handed over to the Kelantan Department of Veterinary Services for further action," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Animals Act 1953. Ros Azhan reaffirmed the GOF's commitment to strengthening border security. "We remain committed to curbing smuggling activities along the nation's borders through continuous and targeted operations," he said.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Daily Express
Thailand, Malaysia collaborate to dismantle transnational drug syndicate
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) dismantled a Thai-Malaysian drug network after arresting two Thai suspects and seizing 261kg of crystal meth in Songkhla, said ONCB official Prin Mekanandha. — Picture by Choo Choy May BANGKOK: Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has dismantled a Thai-Malaysian transnational drug network following the arrest of two Thai suspects and the seizure of 261 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (ice) in Songkhla, a southern province of the Kingdom. The ONCB's Director of Narcotics Law Enforcement, Prin Mekanandha, said the operation, conducted on April 24, was the result of a joint effort between Thai and international agencies to counter a drug trafficking network operating between southern Thailand and Malaysia. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Prin said authorities had monitored the network's activities for over a month, working closely with Malaysian counterparts. He said preliminary investigations revealed the network was using Songkhla Province as a temporary storage hub before transporting the drugs to Narathiwat in southern Thailand and eventually across the border into Malaysia for further distribution to other countries. They suspected the drugs originated from the Golden Triangle. 'During interrogation, the suspects admitted to being hired to transport the drugs for delivery to a third country. They also confessed to having previously transported one million methamphetamine pills across the Malaysian border and receiving 120,000 baht for the job,' he said. 'Authorities believe they have already identified key figures within the network. The investigation is ongoing, and the next step will involve the seizure of assets to dismantle the entire drug trafficking operation. 'Phone data indicated that the drugs were initially brought to central Thailand before being transported southward. While most methamphetamine pills are consumed domestically, crystal methamphetamine is primarily exported to countries such as Australia, Japan, and New Zealand,' he said. He reiterated Thailand's commitment to working with Malaysian police to expand the investigation, identify the buyers, and take legal action, including the seizure of related assets in Malaysia. Prin also expressed his gratitude to the Royal Malaysia Police for their cooperation, describing it as key to the successful arrest of the two suspects. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malay Mail
30-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Thailand, Malaysia collaborate to dismantle transnational drug syndicate
BANGKOK, April 30 — Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has dismantled a Thai-Malaysian transnational drug network following the arrest of two Thai suspects and the seizure of 261 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (ice) in Songkhla, a southern province of the Kingdom. The ONCB's Director of Narcotics Law Enforcement, Prin Mekanandha, said the operation, conducted on April 24, was the result of a joint effort between Thai and international agencies to counter a drug trafficking network operating between southern Thailand and Malaysia. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Prin said authorities had monitored the network's activities for over a month, working closely with Malaysian counterparts. He said preliminary investigations revealed the network was using Songkhla Province as a temporary storage hub before transporting the drugs to Narathiwat in southern Thailand and eventually across the border into Malaysia for further distribution to other countries. They suspected the drugs originated from the Golden Triangle. 'During interrogation, the suspects admitted to being hired to transport the drugs for delivery to a third country. They also confessed to having previously transported one million methamphetamine pills across the Malaysian border and receiving 120,000 baht for the job,' he said. 'Authorities believe they have already identified key figures within the network. The investigation is ongoing, and the next step will involve the seizure of assets to dismantle the entire drug trafficking operation. 'Phone data indicated that the drugs were initially brought to central Thailand before being transported southward. While most methamphetamine pills are consumed domestically, crystal methamphetamine is primarily exported to countries such as Australia, Japan, and New Zealand,' he said. He reiterated Thailand's commitment to working with Malaysian police to expand the investigation, identify the buyers, and take legal action, including the seizure of related assets in Malaysia. Prin also expressed his gratitude to the Royal Malaysia Police for their cooperation, describing it as key to the successful arrest of the two suspects. — Bernama
The Star
29-04-2025
- The Star
Thailand, Malaysia collaborate to dismantle transnational drug syndicate
BANGKOK: (Bernama) Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has dismantled a Thai-Malaysian transnational drug network following the arrest of two Thai suspects and the seizure of 261 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (ice) in Songkhla, a southern province of the Kingdom. The ONCB's Director of Narcotics Law Enforcement, Prin Mekanandha (pic), said the operation, conducted on April 24, was the result of a joint effort between Thai and international agencies to counter a drug trafficking network operating between southern Thailand and Malaysia. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday (April 29), Prin said authorities had monitored the network's activities for over a month, working closely with Malaysian counterparts. He said preliminary investigations revealed the network was using Songkhla Province as a temporary storage hub before transporting the drugs to Narathiwat in southern Thailand and eventually across the border into Malaysia for further distribution to other countries. They suspected the drugs originated from the Golden Triangle. "During interrogation, the suspects admitted to being hired to transport the drugs for delivery to a third country. "They also confessed to having previously transported one million methamphetamine pills across the Malaysian border and receiving 120,000 baht for the job," he said. "Authorities believe they have already identified key figures within the network. "The investigation is ongoing, and the next step will involve the seizure of assets to dismantle the entire drug trafficking operation. "Phone data indicated that the drugs were initially brought to central Thailand before being transported southward. "While most methamphetamine pills are consumed domestically, crystal methamphetamine is primarily exported to countries such as Australia, Japan, and New Zealand," he said. He reiterated Thailand's commitment to working with Malaysian police to expand the investigation, identify the buyers, and take legal action, including the seizure of related assets in Malaysia. Prin also expressed his gratitude to the Royal Malaysia Police for their cooperation, describing it as key to the successful arrest of the two suspects. - Bernama
