The covert operation, carried out at a public celebration, resulted in the detention of the culprit, Mekha Fa-wap-wap.

They discovered him with over 53 methamphetamine pills and 200 plastic bags reportedly used to store and distribute drugs.

The suspect is now charged with possessing Category 1 narcotics for sale and operating an illicit online gambling machine.

Thai police are well-known for their creative undercover operations. In February of this year, officers published viral footage of themselves catching a suspected thief while disguised as lions at a dance event.

The deployment of elaborate disguises has become a defining practice for Thai law enforcement, particularly at public events where vast crowds provide cover for covert operations.