PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung district officials have joined forces with police, municipalities, village chiefs and local security teams to establish checkpoints and patrol high-risk areas, targeting drugs, illegal firearms and other offences under the government’s 90-day anti-drug operation.
The operation follows Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s policy to strengthen security at the local level, with authorities focusing on drug suppression, tourist safety, organized crime, cybercrime, money laundering, nominee businesses and other threats affecting communities.
Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong ordered Banglamung District Chief Anusak Phiriya-amorn to coordinate the operation with district officials and police from four stations covering the area — Banglamung, Pattaya City, Nongprue and Huai Yai — together with village chiefs, municipal officials and village security volunteers.
The combined teams have been deployed at checkpoints and other high-risk locations to intercept illegal activities, particularly drug offences and the possession of firearms and other weapons. Authorities said anyone found carrying weapons illegally would face legal action without exception.
The operation follows the government’s 90-Day Operation to Eliminate Drugs, running from July 1 to September 30, with authorities instructed to strengthen cooperation between administrative officials, police and local communities.
Officials are focusing on seven key measures, including monitoring released prisoners living in the area, conducting regular checkpoints and patrols, searching abandoned houses and warehouses suspected of being used for illegal activities, and preventing the misuse of official uniforms or impersonation of government officers. Authorities are also tightening controls on the unnecessary or unauthorized carrying of firearms by officials and stepping up efforts against facilities used to manufacture illegal drugs or handle prohibited chemicals.
The operation is being carried out as a coordinated effort between the district administration, police, municipalities, village leaders and other agencies to prevent crime and improve safety for residents and tourists. During the latest operations, officers reportedly seized 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition, knives and Category 1 drugs. They also found individuals who tested positive for drugs, while a number of motorcycles with excessively loud exhaust systems and without proper vehicle documents were also taken into custody.
Suspects and seized items were handed over to the police stations responsible for each area for further investigation and legal proceedings. Authorities said the continuing operations are intended not only to suppress illegal activities but also to strengthen public confidence and provide a safer environment for both residents and visitors in Banglamung and Pattaya.
