Thai drugs' agencies arrest Nigerians/Thai woman after 8.5 kilos of heroin bound for Hong Kong found in canned fruit

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported comments by the director of the Narcotics Control Board Wichai Chaimongkhon after work by by the NCB, Customs and the Airport Interdiction Task Force in a heroin case.

 

Wichai said that on Tuesday at a private company 8.5 kilograms of heroin was found in a consignment of tinned fruit being prepared for sending to Hong Kong.

 

There were eleven boxes of the fruit and one contained the drugs.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

When the sender changed the delivery method of the drugs officers seized their chance of an arrest.

 

In Suan Luan in the Thai capital Bangkok two Nigerians were arrested. They were Ugorji J.I., 51, who also has Thai nationality, and Joachin O.M., aged 56.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Their arrest led to the arrest of a Thai woman named as Sujitra, 30.

 

None of the suspects had drugs but documents were taken into evidence.

 

Two cars and 100,000 baht in cash were seized along with a bank account containing 60,000 baht.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The authorities are also looking for a Thai woman whose name was on documents related to sending the drugs.

 

She may not have known that her Thai ID was being used for drugs purposes but could still face 3 years in jail and or a fine of 60,000 baht.

 

The media had a picture of tins of pineapple being examined.

 

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[Gknrd]

Idiot's, Thai police work with the opium and heroin dealers.  Stay clear of illegal drugs in Thailand.

[proton]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, Gknrd said:

Idiot's, Thai police work with the opium and heroin dealers.  Stay clear of illegal drugs in Thailand.

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staying clear of most Nigerians would not be a bad idea either!

[BonnieandClyde]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:14 AM, proton said:

staying clear of most Nigerians would not be a bad idea either!

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For sure.

Operation Black Eagle cleaned up lower Suky a few years ago PDQ.

   Bring it back and expand it to wherever it is needed.

[Neeranam]

So it should read, "2 Thais and 1 Nigerian". 

Something lost in translation here. 

[Neeranam]

There's a reason that Nigeria always win the Thai prison World Cup. 

[transam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:42 AM, Neeranam said:

So it should read, "2 Thais and 1 Nigerian". 

Something lost in translation here. 

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Nigerians, ages 51 and 56..

[Neeranam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:48 AM, transam said:

Nigerians, ages 51 and 56..

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Says 1 also has Thai nationality. 

Must be fake, can't see this type of person being naturalized 

[worgeordie]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:54 AM, Neeranam said:

Says 1 also has Thai nationality. 

Must be fake, can't see this type of person being naturalized 

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Ugorji J.I., 51, who also has Thai nationality, maybe by marriage  to a Thai ,says she's a

Nigerian /Thai woman , 

 

regards worgeordie 

[Docno]

That's one fancy-@ss can opener in the first pic! ????

[joecoolfrog]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:54 AM, Neeranam said:

Says 1 also has Thai nationality. 

Must be fake, can't see this type of person being naturalized 

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I was wondering about that , Thai parent perhaps.

[Iron Tongue]

Somebody must've dropped a dime on them.  Hiding H in between slices of pineapple in tins seems like they'd be awfully difficult to detect.

[Callmeishmael]

  On 3/3/2023 at 6:47 AM, Docno said:

That's one fancy-@ss can opener in the first pic! ????

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I think that is a can sealer, not an opener!

[Lingba]

how bloody stupid

[hotchilli]

  On 3/3/2023 at 12:45 AM, webfact said:

The authorities are also looking for a Thai woman whose name was on documents related to sending the drugs.

 

She may not have known that her Thai ID was being used for drugs purposes but could still face 3 years in jail and or a fine of 60,000 baht.

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Naughty Nigerians at it again, aided and abetted by Thai girls..

 

[Tropposurfer]

I'm one for compassion and forgiveness but every time I hear of people importing drugs like meth n smack (anywhere in the world) I I honestly admit my gut, my first instinct, is to say do as Malaysia and Singapore do and end their lives.

No jail sentences. Just take their lives as they intend to take the lives of others and make misery for the many dozens of people severely affected by the addicts plight. 

[Foghorn]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, Gknrd said:

Idiot's, Thai police work with the opium and heroin dealers.  Stay clear of illegal drugs in Thailand.

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And a certain mp who we won’t name , but has a conviction for drug smuggling 

[Neeranam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 6:09 AM, worgeordie said:

Ugorji J.I., 51, who also has Thai nationality, maybe by marriage  to a Thai ,says she's a

Nigerian /Thai woman , 

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No, it says HE is Nigerian and also Thai. I've never heard of any Africans becoming Thai.

[Frankie baby]

No jail sentences. Just take their lives as they intend to take the lives of others and make misery for the many dozens of people severely affected by the addicts plight. 

 

Well put Tropposurfer. Protect the innocent for once. 

[ESCAPIS]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:14 AM, proton said:

staying clear of most Nigerians would not be a bad idea either!

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You should see them on Shopee and Lazada!!

[Sharp]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:42 AM, Neeranam said:

So it should read, "2 Thais and 1 Nigerian". 

Something lost in translation here. 

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Sounds like the start of a joke (walk in to a bar)

[roo860]

  On 3/3/2023 at 10:38 AM, ESCAPIS said:

You should see them on Shopee and Lazada!!

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You can buy one?

[Neeranam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 9:00 AM, Tropposurfer said:

I'm one for compassion and forgiveness but every time I hear of people importing drugs like meth n smack (anywhere in the world) I I honestly admit my gut, my first instinct, is to say do as Malaysia and Singapore do and end their lives.

No jail sentences. Just take their lives as they intend to take the lives of others and make misery for the many dozens of people severely affected by the addicts plight. 

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Often these dealers are addicts. 

[Neeranam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 10:15 AM, Frankie baby said:

No jail sentences. Just take their lives as they intend to take the lives of others and make misery for the many dozens of people severely affected by the addicts plight. 

 

Well put Tropposurfer. Protect the innocent for once. 

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Would you kill drunk drivers who cause a fatal accident?

How about murderers, they should get less than a drug dealer.

[sammieuk1]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:14 AM, proton said:

staying clear of most Nigerians would not be a bad idea either!

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Especially lottery winning princes????  

[saakura]

  On 3/3/2023 at 1:08 AM, Gknrd said:

Idiot's, Thai police work with the opium and heroin dealers.  Stay clear of illegal drugs in Thailand.

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In my opinion, you should stay clear of illegal drugs (and any other illegal actions) anywhere in the world and not just in Thailand.

[Tango777]

Fentanyl and Meth is epidemic here in the U.S. now. Pounds and pounds caught daily at the Mexico border. Zombies in the street across the nation and crime at record levels. 

[still kicking]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:54 AM, Neeranam said:

Says 1 also has Thai nationality. 

Must be fake, can't see this type of person being naturalized 

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But you did?

[still kicking]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:54 AM, Neeranam said:

Says 1 also has Thai nationality. 

Must be fake, can't see this type of person being naturalized 

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But you are you are you are a racist 

[Neeranam]

  On 3/3/2023 at 5:05 PM, still kicking said:

But you are you are you are a racist 

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huh, been drinking your avatar again?