Moroccan Woman Held with Cocaine in Patong

A 27-year-old Moroccan woman has been arrested in Patong after police allegedly found cocaine in her possession during an anti-drug operation. Officers also discovered that she had overstayed her permitted period of stay in Thailand, leading to additional immigration charges.

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Patong Police said the arrest was made as part of Operation 90 Days, an ongoing campaign targeting drug-related offences in the area. The suspect, identified only as Ms. Fatima, was detained inside a residence on Phra Metta Road in Patong.

According to police, officers seized one packet containing approximately 1.38 grams of cocaine during the operation. The substance was identified as cocaine, which is classified as a Category 2 narcotic under Thai law.

Ms. Fatima has been charged with possession of a Category 2 narcotic. She also faces immigration charges after authorities determined that she had overstayed her permitted entry into the Kingdom of Thailand.

Police did not disclose how long the woman had remained in the country beyond the expiry of her permission to stay. No further details were released about the circumstances leading to the investigation or whether any other suspects were involved.

The Phuketexpress reported that the case will now proceed through the Thai legal system. The suspect remains subject to both the narcotics charge and the immigration offence, with the investigation continuing.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now The Phuketexpress 8 July 2026