By Nop Meechukhun

 

Bangkok – A Nigerian and Thai couple was arrested at a private parcel drop-off in Bangkok on Friday evening, August 13th, after reportedly shipping illegal drugs to Australia by hiding them in a set of Buddhist monk offerings.

 

Nigerian national Obimma Anthony and Thai national Marisa Noipitak were caught after 490 grams of crystal methamphetamine were reportedly found hidden in a hanging frame which was reported to be shipped to a destination abroad in Australia.

 

Upon investigation, an additional 985 grams of crystal meth was discovered at Marisa’s apartment in the Bang Kapi district while about 35 grams of heroin, 89 grams of crystal meth, and 82 grams of cocaine were found at Anthony’s house in Samut Prakan province.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/08/15/nigerian-and-thai-nationals-arrested-in-bangkok-after-reportedly-exporting-illegal-drugs-to-australia/

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

shipping illegal drugs to Australia by hiding them in a set of Buddhist monk offerings.

I'd bet the judge at trial is not going to look favorably on that !

He is a "Biggy", but will soon loose weight inside.

regards Worgeordie

I don't know what hope the Nigerians have, but the Thai drug traffickers might have a bright future in the government.

9 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

He is a "Biggy", but will soon loose weight inside.

regards Worgeordie

Bending at the hips, will give good core strength. 

2 minutes ago, Caldera said:

I don't know what hope the Nigerians have, but the Thai drug traffickers might have a bright future in the government.

In charge of pharmaceutical distribution?

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Upon investigation, an additional 985 grams of crystal meth was discovered at Marisa’s apartment in the Bang Kapi district while about 35 grams of heroin, 89 grams of crystal meth, and 82 grams of cocaine were found at Anthony’s house in Samut Prakan province

Enjoy the rice porridge.

A free ticket to the slammer for life. At least he will not have to pay for his food. 

I never understand why some border from different countrys like Thailand let enter nigerians !

Just now, jim1953 said:

I never understand why some border from different countrys like Thailand let enter nigerians !

It would be discriminatory to refuse entry on race based bias. Hitler tried that

Remember there a millions of hard working honest Nigerians along with most ethnicities across the world

Well, this sucks!  My Nigerian Prince who I sent my bank account information for him to deposit $10,000,000 in my account has been arrested.  What will I do now?  5555555

5 hours ago, webfact said:

after reportedly shipping illegal drugs to Australia by hiding them in a set of Buddhist monk offerings.

Bladdy Amateurs. ????

 

Buddha related items are probably the most common way for amateurs of trying to smuggle drugs out of Thailand next to products made of bamboo. 

 

Also, crimes involving Buddha images usually carries extra years to sentences.

35 grams of heroin.  Over one ounce.  I wish they would follow up on these stories, get to a higher up distributor if the Nigerian or Thai rat them out, etc.

2 hours ago, worgeordie said:

He is a "Biggy", but will soon loose weight inside.

regards Worgeordie

Well he can only hope that he will lose all that loose weight. Not rocket surgery if you think about it...

1 hour ago, jim1953 said:

I never understand why some border from different countrys like Thailand let enter nigerians !

I was getting a visa in the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh many years ago, probably 75% of the other applicants were 'Nigerians'.

4 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

In charge of pharmaceutical distribution?

 

No Anutin has that position ....................LOL

11 hours ago, Caldera said:

I don't know what hope the Nigerians have, but the Thai drug traffickers might have a bright future in the government.

Don't think so, he should have  consulted the government expert who could have advised on how to avoid getting caught -  he has failed the initial entry exam. 

13 hours ago, jim1953 said:

I never understand why some border from different countrys like Thailand let enter nigerians !

Well they let in enough faring lowlifes  ...

 

12 hours ago, Andrew65 said:

I was getting a visa in the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh many years ago, probably 75% of the other applicants were 'Nigerians'.

Nigerians can only obtain visas from their own country. I've never seen them at any Thai embassy or consulate in this region. Nor have I seen any at the borders around Thailand when doing a border run. 

I'd have thought they'd put a secret squirrel barcode sticker on the box notifying the Aus Post Office that there's drugs inside and send it on its way to see who picks it up.  

4 hours ago, impulse said:

I'd have thought they'd put a secret squirrel barcode sticker on the box notifying the Aus Post Office that there's drugs inside and send it on its way to see who picks it up.  

I am sure the Australian authorities already have the addressee or post office box owner under discrete surveillance  or possibly already applied for a search warrant for any physical address related to that PO box

On 8/16/2021 at 4:09 AM, webfact said:

by hiding them in a set of Buddhist monk offerings.

Buddhism ......  it's just such an honest religion.    Not !!    LOL

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Buddhism ......  it's just such an honest religion.    Not !!    LOL

Less honest than those which worship the virgin birth?

Turn bread into bodies via transubstantiation?

 

2 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

Less honest than those which worship the virgin birth?

Turn bread into bodies via transubstantiation?

 

yes, it just makes me curious .... thai's in the village pray and worship at the tree and carry on making out how good and honest they are, yet they're the first who would cheat and rip you off as quick as lightning.  Seen it happen many times.

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

I am sure the Australian authorities already have the addressee or post office box owner under discrete surveillance  or possibly already applied for a search warrant for any physical address related to that PO box

Finding out their suppliers in Thailand have been arrested would be a pretty good warning to lay low and not go anywhere near the PO Box.  And even if they did go to the box, it's hard to prosecute them for receiving nuthin'.

 

9 minutes ago, impulse said:

Finding out their suppliers in Thailand have been arrested would be a pretty good warning to lay low and not go anywhere near the PO Box.  And even if they did go to the box, it's hard to prosecute them for receiving nuthin'.

 

Many have been done for attempted importation if they are given up by those arrested, depends on position on food chain I believe.

Some even got 20 yr plus depending on the size shipment seized in other countries

 

On 8/16/2021 at 9:18 AM, RJRS1301 said:

It would be discriminatory to refuse entry on race based bias. Hitler tried that

Remember there a millions of hard working honest Nigerians along with most ethnicities across the world

"millions" ?? No need to exaggerate there. 

On 8/16/2021 at 10:13 AM, Rattelz said:

Well he can only hope that he will lose all that loose weight. Not rocket surgery if you think about it...

"Rocket surgery"?   

On 8/16/2021 at 10:58 AM, Andrew65 said:

I was getting a visa in the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh many years ago, probably 75% of the other applicants were 'Nigerians'.

And?

14 minutes ago, tubby johnson said:

"millions" ?? No need to exaggerate there. 

What is Nigeria population in 2020?

 

 

206,139,589 people

 

I am sure the vast majority are hard working and honest