Bangkok, The Customs Department arrested a Nigerian man. Found swallowed 69 cubes of cocaine worth more than 4.17 million baht
Mr. Panthong Loikunnan, Advisor on Tax Collection Development and Management As a spokesman for the Customs Department, it was revealed that the Customs Department, in collaboration with the International Airport Narcotics Interception Unit (AITF), discovered a Nigerian national. Traveling from Doha (DOHA), State of Qatar (QATAR), destination Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand, the suspect displayed suspicious symptoms. So he was sent to investigate. Found a type 2 narcotic (cocaine) hidden inside the body by swallowing. The total weight of the packaging is 1,390 grams, worth 4.17 million baht. The arresting officers Therefore, a record was made of the arrest and taken to the Suvarnabhumi Airport Provincial Police Station investigators for prosecution.
Customs Department Spokesperson He further said that this case is an offense according to Sections 242, 244, and Section 252 in conjunc
tion with Section 166 and Section 167 of the Customs Act B.E. 2017 and the Narcotics Code. In fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023 – March 25, 2024), the Customs Department has a total of 74 drug seizures with a total value of more than 412.86 million baht.
Source: Thai News Agency