A helicopter hovered over a forest zone in Pathum Thani, Thailand for more than 40 minutes yesterday morning in support of an operation to arrest four suspected methamphetamine manufacturers, including a municipal councillor.

The suspects were Banjerd Yodmali, Kamon Chamcheun, Somsak Puangmalee, and Jakkrit Sudkid. Banjerd is a councillor of Ta Khlong Municipality in Pathum Thani’s Klong Luang district. His younger brother, Pradit Yodmali, was arrested on drug-related charges two years ago.

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