Thai Police & US DEA Announce Operation “Hot Spot” in Pattaya

Published : September 23, 2010 :: 11:09:35 [ 5,760 views ]

Thai Police & US DEA Announce Operation “Hot Spot” in Pattaya

Representatives from the Royal Thai Police, local and provincial administrations and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) held a press conference on Wednesday announcing the commencement of the anti-drug initiative titled Operation ‘Hot Spot.’

Pattaya, the 22^nd of September 2010 [PDN]: Held from Pattaya City Hall, a congregation of local authorities, administrators, government officials, representatives from the private sector and a representative of the US DEA announced the commencement of Operation ‘Hot Spot’ in Pattaya and several other key locations throughout Thailand.

Present at the press release were; Mr. Senee Jitkasem (Chon-Buri Governor), Major-General Sorasak Yenprem (Narcotics Suppression Bureau Division 2 Commander), Mr. Itthiphol Khunpluem (Pattaya City Mayor), Major-General Thanet Pinmeung-ngam (Chon-Buri Provisional Police Commander) and Special Agent Jeffery Eig from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

The Royal Thai Police Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) initiated the campaign in various target locations. Jointly held in cooperation with Chon-Buri provincial administration, authorities, Pattaya City administration, local authorities and the private sector the campaign is aimed at aggressively targeting of the prevention and suppression of drug related activities via public awareness.

The campaign, commencing on Wednesday, involves the distribution of various informational products emblazoned with the www.dea-rewards.com website, a hotline telephone number (02 205 4444), photographs of the nations most wanted drug traffickers and a solicitation to the public to aid authorities by providing drug, money laundering or any information leading to the stifling of drug related crimes.

The informational packages have been manufactured in ten languages for distribution amongst a diverse selection of Pattaya’s ethnic groups. Supported by over 1,000 members of the private and government sectors informational products will be distributed at entertainment venues, shipping ports, transportation hubs and other locations known to be frequented by drug traffickers.

At the press conference, authorities stressed the importance of the dea-rewards.com website and telephone hotline in creating avenues for the public to provide information urging residents and tourists to come forth. Already the NSB and DEA have received dozens of leads from the public after similar campaigns were enacted in the Kingdom, leads showing great potential, which are now under full investigation.

Many of the leads already provided to authorities were given under no request to claim rewards, showing the publics willingness to assist in stamping out one of the biggest threats in today’s society.

Operation ‘Hot Spot’ is a program, which allows you, the people, to get involved in making your community a better and safer place. For more information please contact Atiporn Jirantorn at 66 84 360 2876.

Comments

Super Rod

said :

'War on Drugs' is just a name tag to justify an ongoing 'rivarly' and to impress the naive public voters. The US gov is not stupid and they know they can't "win" so long as people wanna get high and are willing to pay for it. They show attempts to suppress it just enough to impress the right people, whilst keeping the pockets of politicans heavy from all the seized and resold drug money...Thaksin! Think of the illegal drug business as a cold virus, Thailand as a source and the DEA as cough syrup.

Email : superrod78@gmail.com Date : 2010-09-29 12:35:52

Passda Joynt

said :

USDEA is in Thailand because they have it all under control back home - ya right.

I think the real reason we see them here is that DEA agents want some ladyboy action and wanted their plane tickets and hotel paid for by Uncle Sam.

Email : yabba_dabbadoo@usdea.th Date : 2010-09-24 04:18:07

KLM Captain

said :

Oh, I thought I was gong to read about a new Walking Street Bar for drugged out Americans called the Hot Spot.

Email : capt.fritz@klm.com.de Date : 2010-09-23 23:38:01

Blade

said :

Hello, Steve.

I admitted defeat three years ago. That's why I moved here. Please don't associate guys with me with the pathetic government we were born under.

At least I freely admit it. Hypocrites leave their country for a reason, come here to live, and still yakity-yak about how great it is back "home".

Is that you?

Thank you and goodnight.

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-09-23 23:11:56

yes

said :

Rob, great post thats why they are following the u.s. way it doesnt work, if thailand wanted to be serious, as a country of Grasses / informers they could set an example the to u.s.& other countrys but it will never happen & all the regual posters know why , Bob your good with words maybe you could explain how it grinds to a halt on the 2nd rung of the long ladder?

Email : jamesjeeps@yahoo.co.uk Date : 2010-09-23 21:13:36

steve

said :

cmon americans. why do you keep going to war against forces you can't defeat? you lost in vietnam, lost in iraq, and you've defacto lost the drug war. what will it take to admit defeat?

Email : steve@hotmail.com Date : 2010-09-23 19:42:24

Bob

said :

That one on the far left looks like the kind of dickhead nerd you would expect to see working for the DEA. Sergeant Buzzkill out to make sure everyone's life is as miserable as his. I accept it in Thailand, but f*ck America, true freedom means the right to put what you want to into your own body.

Email : Bob@toobad.com Date : 2010-09-23 16:52:10

Blade

said :

Your'e right Mr. Valence.

But they did make that big bust of the American, Mr. Stoner, outside the 7-11, for possession of the illegal "narcotic" marijuana.

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-09-23 12:02:19

Rob Valence

said :

As dangerous as some drugs are - the American "war against drugs" is long lost, the way the US are dealing with drugs turned out as one of the most devastating and failing one of all. There are few countries with such a high percentage of drug addicts and drug-related deaths per year - despite all the money spent for this spec of 'war', the frenetic prison terms etc.

I am surprised the Thai government follows the US like a blind cow like in so many other areas too - alone, in terms of dealing with the drug problem, it should be obvious the US way is wrong?!

Email : rob-valence-rv1@googlemail.com Date : 2010-09-23 11:36:39