Seven suspected drug dealers killed in clash with authorities in Chiang Rai

CHIANG RAI, April 12 – Seven suspected drug dealers were killed in a clash with authorities in Chiang Rai while 700,000 methamphetamine pills were seized.

The Pha Muang Task Force and Thai Army Rangers were on patrol duty to inspect drug smuggling in Mae Salong Nai sub-district, Mae Fah Luang district of Chiang Rai, and encountered the caravan of drug dealers believed to be the network of Col Yi Say, a drug kingpin wanted by Thai authorities.

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