ONCB Shocks with Arrest of 3 State Hospital Staff, Finds Female Nurse Assistant Tests Positive for Drugs - Thairath English
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) continues its "Cutting Out the Cancer" campaign by arresting three state hospital personnel. Shockingly, a female nurse assistant tested positive for drugs, leading to the seizure of over a thousand illegal pills.
On 4 Nov 2026 GMT+7, the ONCB under the Ministry of Justice advanced its six-month drug war plan, following government directives and instructions from Police Colonel Suriya Singhakamon, ONCB Secretary-General, focusing on cracking down on state officials involved with narcotics.
Recently, as part of the integrated "Cutting Out the Cancer 29" operation, ONCB deployed forces to Sukhothai Province to investigate and arrest medical staff and drug trafficking networks. This operation dismantled a total of seven suspects—three hospital personnel and four external associates—and seized 1,359 methamphetamine pills.
Following a tip received through hotline 1386 on the night of 2–3 Nov 2026 GMT+7, ONCB Region 6 investigated a hospital orderly in Mueang District, Sukhothai, suspected of drug use. Upon examination, the orderly confessed and voluntarily entered treatment, providing information that led to larger dealers within the same hospital.
Subsequently, joint forces including Sukhothai Provincial Narcotics Suppression Center, Provincial Police, local administration, Region 6 Investigation Division, and the Internal Security Operations Command arrested the hospital driver, seizing 230 methamphetamine pills. Coordination with hospital executives led to a search of the suspect’s residence, uncovering an additional 22 pills, totaling 252 pills seized.
Authorities continued their investigation, leading to a raid on a drug supplier’s hideout. The suspect fled, abandoning 957 methamphetamine pills and a mobile phone. A formal complaint was filed with Si Samrong Police Station to issue an arrest warrant. During the raid, additional subordinates of the suspect were arrested with 150 pills seized.
Further testing of hospital staff revealed one female nurse assistant with a positive urine drug test. The hospital director ordered immediate admission for a three-month treatment program and is preparing to consider dismissal under strict measures against state officials involved with drugs. Meanwhile, two acquaintances of the nurse assistant were also arrested for driving under the influence of narcotics.
The 29th "Cutting Out the Cancer" operation aligns with the third measure of the drug war plan to strictly manage state officials involved with narcotics. It reflects the government's stance of zero tolerance, regardless of rank or affiliation, to establish white organization standards, restore public confidence, and eliminate drug problems from all sectors.
If you have information about state officials or individuals linked to narcotics, report via ONCB hotline 1386, available 24 hours for all drug-related issues. “All information is secure, confidential, and can be trusted.”
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