SONGKHLA, THAILAND – A Thai police sergeant sought for allegedly leading a drug transport network has been arrested in Songkhla after nearly three years on the run. Authorities accuse him of involvement in a transport linked to the seizure of 100,000 methamphetamine tablets, a case investigators deem dangerous to public safety.
Arrest on the Military Golf Course
Officials spotted and apprehended the suspect, Pol Snr Sgt Sudi, as he drove a grey Mitsubishi Pajero on the grounds of the Senanarong military camp golf course. He was presented with an arrest warrant and his identity was verified.
The accused confirmed he was the individual named in the warrant and stated he had not been previously arrested. The enforcement team then handed him over to investigators for further processing.
How it All Began: The 2023 Seizure
The investigation was triggered by an incident on June 17, 2023, around 6:40 PM. Officers from the Ban Map Ammarit Police Station seized 100,000 methamphetamine tablets at a PT gas station in the Khao Chai Rat sub-district, Pathio district, Chumphon province.
The drugs were evidently intended for distribution. The Chumphon Provincial Police and other authorities expanded their inquiries to identify the supply chain and those responsible.
Transporters Arrested and Implicated the Officer
Investigators identified two men, Abbas and Wansulaiman, as alleged transporters and took them into custody. Arrest warrants were issued for both by the Chumphon Provincial Court.
Following their arrests, Abbas and Wansulaiman told investigators that Pol Snr Sgt Sudi had led the operation and participated in the drug transport. Investigators initiated further action.
Arrest Warrant and Nearly Three Years on the Run
Based on the statements and collected evidence, investigators obtained an arrest warrant from the Chumphon Provincial Court for Pol Snr Sgt Sudi, who had evaded capture for nearly three years. On June 1, 2026, a deputy commander of the Chumphon Provincial Police reported a tip that Sudi was located in Songkhla. Special units and ONCB officials conducted a targeted search.
Police and Narcotics Agency Involved
During the search, the Chumphon Provincial Police collaborated with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and a large drug investigation team. Higher police officials ordered measures against state officials potentially involved in narcotics offenses.
This action aligns with government policy to target officials connected to drug trafficking.
Handover to Investigators and Ongoing Proceedings
Following the arrest, officers took Pol Snr Sgt Sudi into custody and handed him over to investigators at the Ban Map Ammarit Police Station to commence legal proceedings. The criminal proceedings against him will now continue.
Pol Snr Sgt Sudi had been on the run for nearly three years. Arrest warrants were issued against Abbas and Wansulaiman for conspiracy to commit a serious drug offense and joint distribution of a Category 1 narcotic.