george Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Former snooker star faces Thai drugs jail IN 1987 'Flash' Bob Harris came within one match of reaching the snooker World Championship at the Crucible after a spectacular run in the qualifiers. But 17 years later he is facing a lengthy spell in a Thai jail if convicted of serious drug charges. Former Fratton resident Harris moved to Thailand in 1993. Earlier this year Harris, 48, and his 23-year-old girlfriend Khun Jarunan were arrested at his home in Pattaya for drug offences. Undercover officers paid about £55 for three packets of cannabis. Police then stormed his house, arrested the pair, and a search uncovered a further 34 packets of the drug. Harris, who is also wanted for questioning by police in Hampshire over a blackmail conspiracy, was taken to Pattaya Police Station and charged with possessing and supplying an illegal drug. He was also charged with residing in the country without a visa, because his ran out in August last year. Serious drug offences are punishable by death in Thailand though foreigners usually have this sentence commuted or he could be deported back to Britain. But Harris will deny the charges and claims he is the victim of a police set up. --portsmouthtoday.com 2004-05-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgen Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 What a waste of talent gone to pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up2U Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 What a waste of talent gone to pot But on the whole his potting wasn't up to scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgen Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Maybe the judge will take pity on him and give him a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 maybe he was framed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiflyer1 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 sounds like he/s snookered now............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 do you think this is his cue to find another money making scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 He'll try for a good break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terdsak_12 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 He should have pocketed whatever money he had and made a break for it, he'll probably be black balled from Thailand now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 he was very "chalk raay" to have been caught, but "chalk dee" to the police for a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausiefella Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 he certainly scored a hole in one. Oops, wrong game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangsaen bob Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Maybe he can set up a snooker school at the Big Tiger, and be a real champion in his next life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guido Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 well at any rate he's certainly behind the 8 ball now.nyuk nyuk nyuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 I think too much spin has been added to this story ,give the guy a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Sounds like a load of balls ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevieboy Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Former snooker star faces Thai drugs jail That's pushing it a bit LOL My Brother NEARLY had trials for Southampton, does that make him a former football star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 If he is fouled and put away he will be going for the brown as the pink will be hard to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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