Thai Police Seize 460kg of Crystal Meth Hidden in Shipping-Container Home in Lop Buri
Thai Police Seize 460kg of Crystal Meth Hidden in Shipping-Container Home in Lop Buri
LOP BURI, November 12, 2026 – Thai police have seized 460 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine from a shipping container converted into a residence in Lop Buri province, arresting a 25-year-old man suspected of involvement in a major drug distribution operation.
The raid took place on November 8, 2026, at a container home beside Route 3333 in Muang district. Authorities announced details of the operation on November 11.
The suspect, identified only as Mew, was arrested inside the container after police allegedly discovered him counting packages of crystal methamphetamine using the flashlight on his mobile phone.
Suspicious activity leads to major drug seizure
According to investigators, police had received intelligence that a large consignment of narcotics would be transported from a neighbouring country and temporarily stored in Muang Lop Buri before being distributed to other parts of Thailand.
The container was allegedly being used as a storage and distribution point for drugs destined for Bangkok and surrounding provinces.
Officers from Metropolitan Police Division 1 placed the location under surveillance after identifying suspicious activity.
Although the surrounding area was dark, investigators noticed light coming from inside the container. Police said a person inside appeared to be counting items using a mobile-phone flashlight instead of turning on the room lights.
Officers subsequently identified themselves and entered the converted container, where they allegedly found Mew counting the drugs.
A search of the premises uncovered approximately 460 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine.
Suspect faces serious drug charges
The operation involved senior officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau, including Commissioner Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom, Deputy Commissioners Maj. Gen. Phallop Aemla and Maj. Gen. Theeradet Thamsuthee, and Metropolitan Police Division 1 Commander Maj. Gen. Worasak Phisitbanakon.
Following his arrest, Mew was taken to the Metropolitan Police Division 1 investigation office for questioning.
Police charged him with unauthorised possession of a Category 1 narcotic, crystal methamphetamine, with intent to sell for commercial purposes.
Authorities alleged that the offence involved the intended distribution of narcotics to the public and posed a threat to public safety or state security.
The case was expected to be transferred to narcotics investigators for further legal proceedings.
Police have not disclosed the estimated street value of the seized drugs or identified the neighbouring country from which the consignment allegedly originated.
