Former Dutch Soldier Arrested for Drug-Making in Pattaya

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At 17:36 on August 4, 2024, local police in Pattaya arrested a 63-year-old former Dutch soldier, Simon Leonardus Petrus Sjerps., on suspicion of drug possession and production in a condominium on the city's outskirts. The arrest ensued after officers from Pattaya City Police Station noticed Mr. Sjerps displaying suspicious behaviour.

 

Following a search of his room, authorities discovered a small drug production setup, including narcotics, production equipment, and various chemicals.

 

Among the seized items were Category 1 narcotics (commonly known as ice or crystal meth), a 5-kilogram picnic gas stove, a stainless steel bowl, a glass stirring rod, and various liquids presumed to be drug precursors. Additionally, authorities found 120 Euros and 56,500 Baht in cash reported Khaosod.

 

Mr. Sjerps, a former Dutch soldier, initially tried to evade police scrutiny by hiding two clear plastic bags of crystal meth on his person.

 

Further investigation led to the discovery of more elaborate drug-production equipment in his condominium. In his possession were substances and equipment, such as sodium hydroxide and jelly candies, allegedly used to create date rape drugs.

 

Interestingly, Mr. Sjerps confessed to using crystal meth but claimed he did not dare to use his homemade concoctions. The police seized both the drugs and equipment for further examination.

 

This bust in Nongprue Subdistrict, Banglamung District, Chonburi Province, has significant implications. The suspect admitted guilt in using crystal meth, but further scrutiny is needed to determine the full extent of his drug-making operations and their intended purpose.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the origins of the narcotics and chemicals.

 

Mr. Sjerps faces charges of possession and use of Category 1 narcotics. Should further illegal activities be uncovered during the investigation, additional charges will be forthcoming. The case highlights the ongoing issues of drug misuse and production within Pattaya, prompting enhanced vigilance and law enforcement efforts.

 

Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

-- 2024-08-05

 

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[Zack61]

I’m guessing Simon will have to alter any plans he may have had for the future. 

[hotchilli]

3 minutes ago, Zack61 said:

I’m guessing Simon will have to alter any plans he may have had for the future. 

Like no future....

[klauskunkel]

too much of "Breaking Bad" can do that to you...

[Peterphuket]

Making drugs in Thailand, then you don't have them all lined up, and then I also wonder if you got so old for that, 63 years old, stupid.

I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice...but in LOS? Then we have to be patient for a few more years.

[Peterphuket]

2 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

too much of "Breaking Bad" can do that to you...

Have watched that series more than once but it has not applied to me so far.

[NowNow]

2 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

Making drugs in Thailand, then you don't have them all lined up, and then I also wonder if you got so old for that, 63 years old, stupid.

I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice...but in LOS? Then we have to be patient for a few more years.

 

Such a strange post. read it twice and it still seems strange. "then you don't have them all lined up"?? "I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice"?? None of my friends from the Netherlands have such habits, so from what experience are you writing?

[Tubulat]

In the Netherlands, if you get caught on drug manufacturing, your punishment is a few hours of hoeing in a small park

5 minutes ago, NowNow said:

 

Such a strange post. read it twice and it still seems strange. "then you don't have them all lined up"?? "I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice"?? None of my friends from the Netherlands have such habits, so from what experience are you writing?

Lined up is meaning, then you're not right in the head or psychically there is something wrong with you, in dutch: ‘dan heb je ze niet allemaal op een rijtje' call it slang.

[Tubulat]

7 minutes ago, NowNow said:

 

Such a strange post. read it twice and it still seems strange. "then you don't have them all lined up"?? "I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice"?? None of my friends from the Netherlands have such habits, so from what experience are you writing?

BTW, Then I would ask your friend again, it is almost daily practice to round up drug labs!

[NowNow]

6 minutes ago, Tubulat said:

BTW, Then I would ask your friend again, it is almost daily practice to round up drug labs!

 

Ask my friends if they make drugs? I know they do not.

[ronster]

Got a bit to go to catch up on Walter white ! 😷

[NativeBob]

How did they come up with "Former Soldier"? 

They found his old uniform in the closet? 

[FritsSikkink]

40 minutes ago, NowNow said:

 

Such a strange post. read it twice and it still seems strange. "then you don't have them all lined up"?? "I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice"?? None of my friends from the Netherlands have such habits, so from what experience are you writing?

Netherlands produces loads of weed and ecstasy

[ThaiFelix]

So this must be in another part of the "family friendly" destination of Pattaya??      

[NemoH]

6 minutes ago, ThaiFelix said:

So this must be in another part of the "family friendly" destination of Pattaya??      

Sigh .. Drugs, gang fights, kidnapping, burglaries, suicides, murders .... LOL.. really an Adams family kind of perfect holiday, aside from the additional - flesh selling.. LOL

[Liverpool Lou]

25 minutes ago, NativeBob said:

How did they come up with "Former Soldier"? 

They found his old uniform in the closet? 

Don't suppose it could have come out during questioning?

[Liverpool Lou]

9 minutes ago, NemoH said:

Sigh .. Drugs, gang fights, kidnapping, burglaries, suicides, murders .... LOL.. really an Adams family kind of perfect holiday, aside from the additional - flesh selling.. LOL

Sigh...just the sort of things that are always happening to normal visitors, eh?

[Dexxter]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

such as sodium hydroxide and jelly candies, allegedly used to create date rape drugs.

 

What type of date drug does one make from drain cleaner and lollies? Very strange indeed.

[Hellfire]

1 hour ago, NativeBob said:

How did they come up with "Former Soldier"? 

They found his old uniform in the closet? 

Probably, it is a guess based on the stupidity of his actions.

[oustaristocrats]

1 hour ago, NowNow said:

 

Ask my friends if they make drugs? I know they do not.

 

Guys, this is not about every Dutch involved in drugs, nobody is saying. Frankly, the punishments in Netherlands when being catched, are low, extremely low. I would rather see something like 5, 10 years, or life imprisonment or in some cases even the death penalty because the drugs attract all kind of criminality, and most of all it's unfair, these types drive expensive cars of 10 million Baht plus, live in villas, other people pay tax and survive on the border side of life.

[nakhonandy]

Going by the list of materials and equipment it's less of a drugs lab and more like a schoolboy chemistry set.

He'll get hammered and serve some serious time, rightly so, but it's hardly a major drugs bust.

[sherwood]

Silly Dutchman thinking he could circumvent the Thai way of business, Meth is the domain of the BiB.

Serious though, why would one bother.

[NativeBob]

I got it! 

dutchman was not "making" drugs - he re-mixed them to make "more" pills and jelly pops. somebody snitched on him hence the "bust".

No wonder meth in Pattaya is as good as chalk 

[AngryMan]

WTF would one need to manufacture let aone use a date rape drug for in Thailand? I have given this some serious thought and my mind is a complete blank! On the other hand, if your misses is too frisky and you think she may spread the love around while your away from the house, then sprinkle a little Bromide in a cup of sweet tea! It might just work for you! I am not condoning using drugs in any way shape or form. It's just that I must have a rare delayed reaction to the Bromide the British Army gave us in the 70's. It did not seem to work at all back then, but it sure as hell works now I am in my mid 70's🤪

[Guitar God]

7 hours ago, Dexxter said:

 

What type of date drug does one make from drain cleaner and lollies? Very strange indeed.

Sodium hydroxide (or Potassium hydroxide) are one of the two chemicals required to make GHB. I don't think there's any connection to the lollies other than proximity.

[Moneyhonour]

In the video published earlier this day by Pattaya News I saw a Rolex in a box on his table. It is not mentioned among the seized goods like the 120 euro cash. So where is the Rolex? 🧐

[swerve]

Surely 63 is too old to be on the meth pipe.

[mikebell]

18 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

I know in the Netherlands it is almost daily practice.

Drug use maybe; not drug production.

[norsurin]

On 8/5/2024 at 8:46 AM, NemoH said:

Sigh .. Drugs, gang fights, kidnapping, burglaries, suicides, murders .... LOL.. really an Adams family kind of perfect holiday, aside from the additional - flesh selling.. LOL

Not been in Pattaya for 13 years No plan to go there next 13 years.

[Bday Prang]

On 8/5/2024 at 7:12 AM, NowNow said:

 

Ask my friends if they make drugs? I know they do not.

Well i'm guessing that your friends are "true"  "made in Holland"   Dutch as opposed to the imported variety. Am I right?