# Thai Navy Seizes Over 6 Million Meth Pills During Border Operation in Chiang Rai

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/crime/314621-thai-navy-seizes-over-6-million-meth-pills-during-border-operation-in-chiang-rai
- Published: 2026-06-18T03:26:00+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**The Royal Thai Navy seized over six million methamphetamine tablets smuggled across
the Mekong River, highlighting ongoing efforts against transnational drug trafficking
despite the escape of the perpetrators.**

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## Key Points

 * The Royal Thai Navy seized over six million methamphetamine tablets smuggled 
   across the northern border along the Mekong River, following intelligence about
   narcotics trafficking into Thailand.
 * During operations near Thai Charoen Village, officers observed a boat from a 
   neighboring country discarding 17 sacks of methamphetamine marked with the Y1
   stamp before fleeing. Law enforcement secured the evidence for further investigation.

 The Royal Thai Navy announced the seizure of over six million methamphetamine tablets
smuggled across the northern border along the Mekong River.

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​Royal Thai Navy Spokesperson Rear Admiral Paraj Ratanajaipan stated that the Mekong
Riverine Unit received intelligence about an attempt to smuggle narcotics into the
kingdom. The cargo was tracked to riverbanks near Thai Charoen Village in Wiang 
Kaen District, Chiang Rai Province, and operational forces were promptly deployed
to monitor the area.

​During the operation, officers observed a boat from a neighboring country docked
along the Mekong River bank. Items were thrown ashore before the boat quickly departed.
Officers, together with local security and administrative agencies, then inspected
the area.

​The inspection uncovered 17 sacks containing Category 1 narcotics, specifically
methamphetamine pills marked with the Y1 stamp. Although the perpetrators escaped
across the border, law enforcement secured the contraband and collected forensic
evidence. The seized narcotics were transferred to investigators at the Wiang Kaen
Provincial Police Station for further legal action.

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​The spokesperson noted that this seizure demonstrates how transnational trafficking
syndicates exploit border rivers to transport illicit drugs into Thailand. He emphasized
that the Royal Thai Navy and allied security agencies remain fully coordinated, 
enforcing strict border surveillance and legal measures to dismantle trafficking
routes, safeguard national security, and protect the public.

**Source** : [Thai Navy Seizes Over 6 Million Meth Pills During Border Operation in Chiang Rai](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/512571)