Bunma Chimmala : Phuket Man Caught with Huge Narcotics Stash in Raid

Phuket man arrested with large drug haul in town operation
Phuket man apprehended with significant amount of narcotics during raid.

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Police Apprehend 38-Year-Old Suspect in Phuket Town

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Phuket’s Provincial Crime Suppression Division successfully apprehended a 38-year-old man in the bustling area of Phuket Town after discovering a substantial amount of narcotics in his possession.

The suspect, identified as Bunma “Golf” Chimmala, a resident of Ratsada, was found with 4,500 methamphetamine pills, commonly known as Yabah, and 265.2 grammes of crystal meth, colloquially referred to as ya ice.

The arrest took place on February 15 in the vibrant Soi 6 Kra Road, located in the Talat Yai region of Phuket Town. Subsequently, the officers conducted a search in a neighboring house on Soi 8 Kra Road, where they discovered the aforementioned narcotics.

The search not only led to the discovery of these illicit substances but also uncovered several other items. Among them were two packages of clear plastic bags, believed to be intended for drug distribution. Additionally, a digital weighing scale commonly used for measuring narcotics quantity was seized.

Alongside the drug-related accessories, the officers also confiscated a mobile phone, which could potentially contain further evidence or clues about the suspect’s illicit activities. Another notable item seized during the raid was a Honda Scoopy motorbike valued at approximately 60,000 baht (US$1,662), as reported by Phuket News.

Following the arrest, Bunma was escorted to the Phuket City Police Station. The charges leveled against him reflect the severity of his alleged crimes. He has been charged with illegal possession of a Category 1 narcotic with the intent to sell, and illegal use of a Category 1 narcotic, as confirmed by the police.

In related news, authorities in Roi Et province arrested a 78-year-old disabled Thai woman on Valentine’s Day for drug trafficking. The authorities seized 151 methamphetamine tablets as part of the crackdown. The woman confessed to selling drugs as a means of livelihood.