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Police Raid Drug Gathering at 3 a.m., Arrest 14 People in Chonburi

CHONBURI, Thailand

In the early hours of August 12th, 2026, officers from Don Hua Lo Police Station in Chonburi Province conducted a raid on what they called a suspicious room, arresting 14 people suspected of gathering to use illegal drugs.

At approximately 3:00 a.m., police entered the premises and found a mixed group of men and women whose age and nationalities were not released. Officers seized 10 bags of ketamine weighing a total of 4.22 grams as evidence.

All 14 individuals were taken into custody and face charges related to the illegal possession and consumption of ketamine.

Authorities said that operations against narcotics continue around the clock to protect public safety in the area. “No matter how late it is, the police do not stop,” local officers stated, showing their ongoing efforts to eliminate drugs from the community.

The raid was carried out by personnel under Provincial Police Region 2.

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