Scoop: Shocking Allegations Against a High-Ranking Police Officer
Female high-ranking police official under accusation for dealing in sedative narcotics unsuccessfully seeks temporary release pending trial.
In an unexpected turn of events, a police colonel, known as Mor Air, has been accused of trafficking sedative drugs for illegal distribution. The police officer, who works at the Police General Hospital, was taken into custody and detained without bail, her lawyer announced on Wednesday.
The arrest took place at a condominium in the heart of Bangkok's Ratchadamri area, following reports of the illicit sale of sedative drugs to young customers. Mor Air stands accused of trafficking these drugs, a grave offense that carries severe penalties.
In discussions with the police at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) in Bangkok's Lak Si district, Mor Air's lawyer, Nitisak Meekuad, confirmed that she had waived her right to bail at this stage. The suspect faces multiple charges, mainly for possession of controlled substances under categories 2 and 4, which can only be prescribed by licensed medical professionals.
A room at a police flat in Phaya Thai district, believed to be used for the illegal distribution, has been traced back to Mor Air. The doctor has reportedly provided a statement to the investigators detailing her prescription practices, but the specifics of the drugs ordered remain undisclosed.
Nitisak shed light on the fact that the suspect had ordered sedative drugs as part of her professional duties to prescribe medication to patients. However, the extent of drug procurement is still under investigation, as more evidence is being gathered to support the case.
"I have spoken to the doctor, acting in my capacity as her lawyer. The suspect has the right to consult with a lawyer, and I can provide initial legal advice as required by law," Nitisak stated.
Apart from these charges, there have been reports of fraudulent procurement of sedative drugs using the names of more than 300 deceased individuals, but Nitisak did not comment on these allegations.
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Here is a brief overview of the case:
- Accused: The suspect is Pol Col Dr Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, a psychiatrist working at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok.
- Charges: Dr. Anchulee is charged with possession of controlled substances under categories 2 and 4, and conspiring to sell Category 2 narcotics without permission.
- Arrest and Detention: She was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok's Ratchadamri area and was taken to the Criminal Court for detention without bail.
- Irregularities Noticed: The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noticed irregularities in sedative drug procurement since mid-2024 and conducted a retroactive investigation dating back to 2022.
- Drug Procurement: Dr. Anchulee began ordering sedative drugs worth 1 million baht in 2022, increasing to 4 million baht in 2023, and 11 million baht in 2024.
- Distribution: The drugs were distributed to pharmacies and eventually sold to drug dealers. A total of 170,000 tablets were seized during the investigation.
- Additional Arrests: Four other individuals were arrested in connection with the trafficking of these drugs, which were stored at Dr. Anchulee's police flat.
- Suspension: Dr. Anchulee has been suspended from her duties at the Police General Hospital pending a disciplinary investigation.
- Financial Transactions: Police investigators have uncovered over 80 million baht in transactions linked to this case.
- The shocking allegations against Police Colonel Dr. Anchulee Theerawongpaisal involve not only the illegal trafficking of sedative drugs, but also fraudulent procurement of these controlled substances under categories 2 and 4, a medical-condition related matter that falls under health-and-wellness and general-news categories.
- The illicit sale of sedative drugs is not just a crime-and-justice issue; it also has implications for the scientific community, as the trafficking and misuse of such controlled substances can lead to the development of drug-resistant strains and pose risks to public health and wellness.
- In addition to the crime-and-justice aspect of this case, the unlawful procurement of sedative drugs using the names of more than 300 deceased individuals raises questions about the medical-record handling procedures and the overall integrity of medical systems, touching upon both medical-conditions and health-and-wellness topics, as well as general-news, crime-and-justice, and science domains.
