In a wave of dramatic police moves reminiscent of a high-octane crime thriller set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangkok, the cops spun a web around a suspect they say was pushing illicit merchandise with an anesthetic twist. A man was apprehended at a chic condominium in Ram Inthra—it’s a neighborhood buzzing with energy—where he allegedly sold e-cigarette pods, hacked to contain more than just nicotine. But these weren’t your average vape gadgets; they were allegedly infused with etomidate, a deadly serious anesthetic. With over 500 items scooped up, the seizure was not just about smoking out contraband. It represented a significant slice of the pie, valued around 700,000 Thai baht, or for those counting in greenbacks, that’s a spicy $21,455. Leading the charge, the indomitable Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom and his merry band of officers—including Deputy Commissioner Major General Pallop Aromla—pulled no punches in ordering a thorough investigation…