Brit claims being abducted, Pattaya raid uncovers drugs, guns

[webfact]

Made up a story about being kidnapped!

 

A recent incident involving a young Englishman claiming abduction for ransom has led to a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Interpol.

 

The unfolding drama occurred as the man, accompanied by four foreign friends, was residing in a Pattaya hotel room, reported Daily News.

 

During a subsequent police search, both narcotics and unregistered firearms were discovered. Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face.

 

On January 26, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tetsakan Sathasivan, RTP Commissioner, issued a directive for a crackdown, supervised by Pol. Col. Montree Thetkhan, Deputy Commander of RTP, and Pol. Lt. Col. Sarawut Saengjun, Commander of Special Operations Unit 2.

 

The operation resulted in the apprehension of Mr. Ian and Mr. Damien, British nationals facing charges of drug possession and illegal firearm possession. Another Englishman, Mr. Darren, is similarly charged with drug-related offenses.

 

The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping.

 

Despite uncovering drugs and firearms in the hotel room, the police operation found no evidence of an actual abduction. The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law.

 

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[Thailand]

Sounds like these guys are in need of Artificial Intelligence they don't appear to have any of their own!

[jacko45k]

5 minutes ago, Thailand said:

Sounds like these guys are in need of Artificial Intelligence they don't appear to have any of their own!

If guilty, lock them up here for a few years, won't be missed back home.

[stoner]

might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. 

[flyingtlger]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face.

What a bunch of losers....

[Mr Meeseeks]

They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term.

[huangnon]

Extorting money from your family back home. To buy more drugs and guns.? *polite applause*

[dddave]

1 hour ago, stoner said:

might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. 

Likely to have been leaching off family for their entire term here. I'd guess the families had already shut the tap off and these geniuses tried to get it turned back on.

Sad part is the family will probably now spend a fortune getting them out of the goo they are in.  I wish they'd say: "Enjoy your extra 3 years in Thailand.  We're done with you."

[stoner]

6 minutes ago, dddave said:

Sad part is the family will probably now spend a fortune getting them out of the goo they are in.

 

what a vicious cycle eh. 

[mikebell]

I may be wrong here but didn't they claim they'd been kidnapped by Thai police or was that another story?

[Serenity_Now]

even better once they face the music here they got to go back and face their families 
 

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping.

Lots of these low life foreigners in Pattaya. 

 

[bbko]

Another negative Pattaya story with Brits involved? Here's a question for you armchair experts, what's the breakdown by nationality (Brits, Aussie, German, Russian, etc) in Pattaya?

Edited January 27 by bbko

[gomangosteen]

17 minutes ago, bbko said:

Another negative Pattaya story with Brits involved? Here's a question for you armchair experts, what's the breakdown by nationality (Brits, Aussie, German, Russian, etc) in Pattaya?

Not all Brits.

Thai news site Matichon identified the people involved as being two from UK (Ian and Darren), one French (Damian), one New Zealander (Benjamin).

 

 

[BigStar]

When will they ever learn?

[shackleton]

It's amazing what ideas people will come with to stay in the Land of smiles 

Well here's hoping they get a jail sentence then deported 😱

 

[Chris Daley]

But did he do his 90 days?

[DaveOhAust]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Made up a story about being kidnapped!

 

A recent incident involving a young Englishman claiming abduction for ransom has led to a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and Interpol.

 

The unfolding drama occurred as the man, accompanied by four foreign friends, was residing in a Pattaya hotel room, reported Daily News.

 

During a subsequent police search, both narcotics and unregistered firearms were discovered. Allegedly, the group had fabricated a kidnapping story to extort money from their families, unaware of the serious consequences they would face.

 

On January 26, Pol. Lt. Gen. Tetsakan Sathasivan, RTP Commissioner, issued a directive for a crackdown, supervised by Pol. Col. Montree Thetkhan, Deputy Commander of RTP, and Pol. Lt. Col. Sarawut Saengjun, Commander of Special Operations Unit 2.

 

The operation resulted in the apprehension of Mr. Ian and Mr. Damien, British nationals facing charges of drug possession and illegal firearm possession. Another Englishman, Mr. Darren, is similarly charged with drug-related offenses.

 

The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping.

 

Despite uncovering drugs and firearms in the hotel room, the police operation found no evidence of an actual abduction. The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law.

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-01-27

 

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10 pound Pom’s, what a bunch of complete fools. They will get some nice fish head soup now for a while and I can’t see mum & dad helping out too much. Probably part of the breakfast club

[soalbundy]

So why the guns? possibly as protection while selling drugs, no doubt such questions have been raised by the BIB and the conclusions could lead to decades behind bars, Don Corleone would be shaking his head at such idiots.

[BestB]

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

If guilty, lock them up here for a few years, won't be missed back home.

If ? I am afraid this dumbo”s will be doing 7-10 years each if lucky, could be double that depending on the amount of drugs found 

[chuang]

Half idiot Half moron..

[klauskunkel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The suspects now await legal proceedings under Thai law.

Congratulations, morons. Good luck on convincing your families to finance your legal fees.

[Ironmike]

I think an extended stay of the next 20 years at the Bangkok Hilton for all of them sounds like an awesome idea. 

[NanLaew]

It's always a Damien isn't it?

 

Or a Darren.

[Andrew65]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term.

It proves that some people are so desperate to stay in Thailand that they will do absolutely anything to achieve it.

[Bobydog]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

They will now get exactly what they wanted, to stay in Thailand longer-term.

Lets not forget the fine that Parents won't be likely to pay, no money Farang, more jail time....

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The investigation disclosed that the group, grappling with financial difficulties during their prolonged stay in Thailand, devised a plan to deceive their families into sending money by fabricating a kidnapping.

Oh dear... mummies gonna be pissed.. don't be asking her for the bail money.

[brianthainess]

Is this not yet again another regurgitated story from months ago?

[michaellee]

4 hours ago, stoner said:

might of been easier to just ask your family for money instead of extorting them. 

What a loser 

[hotandsticky]

26 minutes ago, michaellee said:

What a loser 

 

 

Oh, I don't know.......he had his 30 minutes of 'fame'.