A drugs sting operation in Sattahip went wrong when the suspected drugs dealers twigged on to the prescience of undercover agents and did a runner on their motorcycle.
The operation in Moo Baan Khaobaisri in Plutalaung District was aimed to snare Khun Jakkree aged 28 and Khun Por aged 18. Their plan was to make a drugs buy of 5 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine Tablets) When they realised that the customer was actually a police officer they fled at high speed on a Honda Wave motorcycle. Police gave chase and the Yaa Baa fuelled felons crashed their bike and hoofed it into the woods. The police found a mobile phone, a home made gun and ammunition under the seat.
A large number of officers pursued them into a nearby wood and came under fire from the fleeing youths. It is reported that 8 shots from a 9mm handgun were fired in the direction of chasing officers.
The individuals are known to dangerous with previous charges for drug dealing, firearms and attempted murder. Police and military units are on high alert and the search for these dangerous gunmen continue.
