Ghanaian man arrested with 2.4 kgs of cocaine

Police have arrested a Ghanaian man for allegedly having 2.4 kilogrammes of cocaine in possession.

Peter Oppong, 34, was arrested at midnight Thursday while allegedly selling two grammes of cocaine to an undercover policeman in front of Preeda Apartment on Soi Charansanitwong 42 in Bang Plad district.

Police later searched the room of the Ghanaian man and found over 2 kgs more of the drug.

Metropolitan police chief Pol Lt Gen Wiroj Chanrangsi announced his arrest at a press conference Friday.

Source: The Nation - 29 December 2006

woops, he must have arrive to LOS to help Thais have "Merry" Xmas and VERY happy new year. even risking his own happiness and very freedom.

well, at least good for him he wasn't caught in Malaysia where he'd be executed...

I believe Thailand does still have the death penalty.

"Offenses include Regicide; Sedition or Rebellion; Offences committed against the external security of Thailand; Murder or attempted murder of a foreign head of state; Bribery; Arson; Rape; Murder with intent; Kidnapping; Robbery resulting in death. For a full list see here (PDF)"

http://www.fidh.org/IMG/pdf/Thailand411-2.pdf

"Offenses include Regicide; Sedition or Rebellion; Offences committed against the external security of Thailand; Murder or attempted murder of a foreign head of state; Bribery; Arson; Rape; Murder with intent; Kidnapping; Robbery resulting in death. For a full list see here (PDF)"

http://www.fidh.org/IMG/pdf/Thailand411-2.pdf

Wow....when I pay off the cop for not wearing a helmet...I could be executed?

"Offenses include Regicide; Sedition or Rebellion; Offences committed against the external security of Thailand; Murder or attempted murder of a foreign head of state; Bribery; Arson; Rape; Murder with intent; Kidnapping; Robbery resulting in death. For a full list see here (PDF)"

http://www.fidh.org/IMG/pdf/Thailand411-2.pdf

Seems a few military folks might be in violation here..........

I believe Thailand does still have the death penalty.

realy? then it would be interesting to get updates of this story - would the Ghanian guy be finally executed?

perhaps some other similar cases as example? coz so far I can't remember such, as much as in Malaysia they are well publisised.

Some things stand out..

A street dealer selling grammes has 2 keys in his room ???

Secondly a Ghanian street dealer has 2 keys at all.. Somewhere north of 3 mil baht of coke ?? Yet selling on the streets for grammes.

Give the guy a break, he just wanted everyone to have a white Christmas

Ghanaian man arrested with 2.4 kgs of cocaine

Police have arrested a Ghanaian man for allegedly having 2.4 kilogrammes of cocaine in possession.

Peter Oppong, 34, was arrested at midnight Thursday while allegedly selling two grammes of cocaine to an undercover policeman in front of Preeda Apartment on Soi Charansanitwong 42 in Bang Plad district.

Police later searched the room of the Ghanaian man and found over 2 kgs more of the drug.

Metropolitan police chief Pol Lt Gen Wiroj Chanrangsi announced his arrest at a press conference Friday.

Source: The Nation - 29 December 2006

Interesting in that about 5 days ago the Bangkok Post had an article listing the '10 most dangerous sois in Bangkok' that the Thai Police would be increasing patrols in during the New Year holiday period. Two of these 10 sois cited were Soi Charansanitwong 37 'known for sexual assaults' and Soi Charansanitwong 89 'known for drugs'. Guess they can add soi 42 to their list.

I though this story was a bit wierd myself.

Wouldn't it be better to sell drugs to farangs as one is less likely to run into

a undercover cop? Of course there is DEA in this country but still, why not go to some

club and sell instead of the street?

There might be more to this story.

Police still get a % of the value confiscated ………..possibly someone needs a new car

DEA do have a stash that is used for drug stings…..Looks like it was possibly used

Has anyone informed the Party organizers on Phuket about this

Just in time for new year..

Theres no business like snow business like no business I know..

That's a lot of blow for Thailand.

No doubt there will be a long line at the police station.................................

Is it just me that finds it harder to belive anything that is written or said in media in Thailand ?

hang hang hang the dj! well done! i hope his ass gets hanged! dirty scumbag

........long line at the police station! 5555555 nice one!

Lookchin