{
  "id": 4619403,
  "title": "Phuket drug investigation expands after teenage arrests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/phuket-drug-investigation-expands-after-teenage-arrests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:53:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/arrest-of-3-phuket-teenage-drug-offenders-leads-to-another-suspect"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phuket authorities have expanded a drug investigation following the arrest of three teenage suspects, leading to the seizure of nearly six kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. The Border Patrol Police apprehended the minors, aged between 17 and 19, with 2.68 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 131.9 grammes of ketamine, along with drug paraphernalia, a digital scale, and four mobile phones. They were charged with jointly possessing methamphetamine for sale, possessing ketamine without authorization, and drug use. Police then discovered 25-year-old Thai man Em, who was arrested in Soi Noppakhun on Mae Luang Road in Talat Nue subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district. Em was charged with drug possession without permission, methamphetamine use, and driving under the influence. This case is part of a series of drug-related arrests involving teenagers in Thailand, sparking discussions about the appropriate legal consequences for minors involved in criminal activities.",
  "summary": "Two Border Patrol Police operations in Talat Nuea led to four arrests and the seizure of nearly 6 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine. The story Phuket drug investigation expands after teenage arrests as seen on Thaiger News .",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Three teens arrested in Phuket drug bust involving nearly 6kg of meth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/three-teens-arrested-in-phuket-drug-bust-involving-nearly-6kg-of-meth",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:51:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}