Korean Drug User And Uzbekistani Prostitutes Arrested By Transnational Crime Suppression Officers

A team of officers from the Transnational Crime Suppression Office based at Pattaya Police Station conducted a raid of the Castle Karaoke Bar located in Central Pattaya in the early hours of Sunday Morning based on information received concerning possible drug use at the premise. A Korean National, Mr. Song Soo Kim aged 34 was one of three staff members arrested; however he was the only one to fail a urine test which confirmed the presence of Met-Amphetamine in his system. He was later charged with consuming a class 1 drug and will appear in court shortly. We understand the Karaoke Bar will not be affected by this arrest and will remain open.

In the early hours of Monday Morning, the same team of officers conducted an operation in the Marine Plaza Area in South Pattaya. They were on the hunt for Eastern European Women suspected of working as prostitutes. A total of 5 Uzbekistani Women were arrested along with a Korean man, Mr. Jong San Park aged 36 who was suspected of operating as a Tour Guide. The man did not possess a work permit or a guide license and will be dealt with in accordance with the law along with the Uzbekistani women.

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