A raid on a suspected drug den in Kathu district of Phuket uncovered a large amount of drugs and firearms, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.
The raid was carried out at 10.30pm on Monday by a special operations team of the Phuket provincial administrative organisation, which was investigating a suspected drug trafficking and gathering site.
The operation began with an undercover officer making a drug purchase before moving in to inspect the premises. However, the dealer grew suspicious and escaped.
Five other people found at the site agreed to enter drug rehabilitation programmes, authorities said.
The raid resulted in the seizure of 28 grammes of crystal methamphetamine, or “ice”, in seven bags, and 260 methamphetamine pills in six bags.
Authorities also found a shotgun without a registration number, one round of ammunition and a sword, among other items in the guitar-filled room.
As well, bank account numbers were found written on the mirrors, suggesting that financial transactions were taking place.
The seized items were handed over to investigators at the Kathu police station for further legal action.
