Two drug traffickers killed in shootout as meth pills are seized in northern Thailand
Published date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:16:15 +0700Two suspected drug smugglers were killed in a fierce gunfight with soldiers along the Thai border.
The alleged traffickers were reportedly moving bags of methamphetamine through a forest in Chiang Rai province when they were intercepted by the Pha Muang Task Force in the early hours of April 1.
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Chiang Rai, Thailand |
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01/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP177498 |
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Duration: 02:15 |
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Rating: News safe |
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