The “M-Bang” gang, allegedly
led by Phai Phomsawaree (striped shirt), has been brought down by police.
Patcharapol Panrak
Sattahip and naval drug-enforcement officers said they’ve smashed a
drug-dealing network run by an ex-convict recently released from Chonburi
Prison.
Officers arrested six people, including alleged kingpin Phai Phomsawaree,
24, released on parole several months ago after being sentenced to five
years in prison for drug dealing. He was captured with 80 methamphetamine
tablets.
Also apprehended were Thawatchai Upapong, 19, with 43 ya ba pills; Anu
Buniem, 33, with 22 pills; Chaiyut Samritsittisuk, 21, with 20 ya ba
tablets; five-month-pregnant Namfon Jansaen, 27, with 18 ya ba pills, and
Sirachai Laowongsree 18, with 17 capsules. All were charged with possession
of a Category 1 narcotic.
The Phai Taothan drug ring has been operating in the Taothan both during and
after Phai’s incarceration, police said. Called by locals the “M-Bang” gang,
the group is now said to be out of business.
