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Report Stolen Lamborghini Recovered After Eight-Year International Ordeal
Picture courtesy of Mark McCann In an extraordinary tale of persistence and international collaboration, British influencer and off-road racing enthusiast Mark McCann has been reunited with his stolen £220,000 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. The high-value car, taken by a sophisticated international smuggling gang, had been spirited away to Thailand, where it was recovered eight years later. McCann's story began in 2016 when he acquired the bright green supercar as a part of a high-end car rental business, charging £800 per day. The enterprise was designed to allow the luxury vehicle to pay for itself swiftly. However, this plan hit a major roadblock when they fell victim to a criminal syndicate led by Intarasak Techaterasiri, alias "Boy Unity," a notorious Bangkok-based crime boss. Boy Unity orchestrated a network of UK middlemen to acquire luxury vehicles under false pretences, whisking them away to Asia to sell at inflated prices. The operation was highly lucrative, generating £6.5 million, with 35 high-end cars, including McCann's Lamborghini, falling into their grasp. Picture courtesy of Mark McCann and DSI The scam came to light when a suspect customer rented the Lamborghini for a month, only for it to vanish shortly after. A gut-wrenching discovery revealed that the car had been illegally shipped to Thailand. Despite notifying the Metropolitan Police and even Interpol, McCann initially received little assistance due to jurisdictional limitations. Undeterred, McCann dispatched two trusted employees to Bangkok. Remarkably, they located the car at a local dealership. However, their attempt to reclaim the vehicle was thwarted. Although they proved ownership with a spare key, the situation turned hostile as they were warned to leave due to potential threats from the mysterious dealer. Back in Britain, the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) soon took the case, prompting a large-scale international effort involving UK, Thai, and Interpol authorities. Raids across Bangkok led to the recovery of over 30 stolen luxury vehicles, including Lamborghinis, Nissan GT-Rs, and Porsches. Key gang participants in the UK and Thailand were apprehended, though some were later released or fled before facing justice. Picture courtesy of Mark McCann Boy Unity, previously detained for tax evasion, was finally rearrested in 2022, while other accomplices in Thailand face charges. This resolution came about after a painstaking years-long investigation, with officials lauding the international cooperation that led to this success. When the Lamborghini finally returned to McCann, it bore signs of its storied journey: custom bodywork and enhancements, albeit at a depreciated value of around £80,000. Despite the financial loss, the recovery marked a symbolic triumph in McCann's relentless quest for justice, a saga that captured the intrigue of followers nationwide. Sharon Naughton from NaVCIS highlighted the case as a stark example of how modern criminals exploit systems to purloin luxury vehicles without intending to pay. Meanwhile, UK liaison officer Duncan Burrage commended the international efforts that ensured the stolen assets returned and criminals faced justice. This incredible recovery story underscores an enduring motto: when the road gets tough, you keep driving, a sentiment McCann embodies as he navigates the circuits of resilience and pursuit of justice. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-11 -
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How much MORE evidence do we need to prove beyond doubt that the mRNA Covid-19 shots kill?
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Community Couple Spotted Having Sex in Car at Phuket Airport
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Technology and food
I pay COD because a local Thai told me deliveries are not reliable. (but I think that's not true) Anyway, I don't have a credit card. You use a credit card? -
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Cases of Constipation and Hemorrhoids in Thailand?
Well, I tend to agree with the general statement, concerning hygiene and poor education in particular. Thanks for explaining about the flukes, I was vaguely aware of the problem. I have the feeling that the issue is severely compounded by the lack of regulations or the non-respect of existing regulations. I confess not to know the details, but I don't have the impression that anyone in a position of authority genuinely and sincerely worries about the health of the population, and that it's rather much of a rat race to sell whatever rubbish to make money, money, money!
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