Sattahip authorities arrested an alleged middle-tier drug dealer with hopes of catching a bigger fish.
Jinda “Da Huay Yai” Supae, 30, was taken into custody Jan. 12 by district security officials in a sting operation near Mabfakthong Temple.
The arrest came following the arrest of one of Jinda’s alleged customers who was persuaded to set up a buy for 20 methamphetamine tablets.
Officers hiding in the bushes sprung once the exchange was made. Jinda was captured with 20 ya ba tablets and a subsequent search of his pickup truck turned up 30 more.
Police said Jinda gets his supply from a 25-year-old large-scale dealer named Bieow, who police now hope to capture. Meanwhile, Jinda was charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class 1 narcotic.
