Nine drug suspects sit on
the floor in front of the three suspects with the added charge of
attempted bribery.
Boonlua Chatree
Pattaya police officers turned down a 30,000 baht
bribe from two suspected drug dealers and busted the woman allegedly
offering up the cash.
In a city wide sweep, police rounded up 9 suspected
drug dealers before making an undercover purchase from motorcycle taxi
driver Khamphong Butsri, 43, and housemate Somkanokkorn Haramee, 46, at
their apartment on Soi Sethi in South Pattaya July 5. Five
methamphetamine tablets, 1,200 baht and household appliances allegedly
bought with drug-sale revenue were seized.
Police said during the arrest the two suspects
offered to pay officers 30,000 baht to let them go. Police played along
as Khunpong telephoned Thidathit Pannaengphet, 62. She arrived with the
30,000 baht and police arrested her on attempted bribery charges.
The other two suspects face the same charges along
with drug possession with intent to sell.
All 12 suspects have been remanded in custody for
further legal proceedings.
