British Nationals Arrested with Cannabis and Laughing Gas in Phuket Raid

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In a significant bust, six British nationals were apprehended in Phuket after authorities discovered a stash of cannabis and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, during a police raid on a residence in the Muang district.

 

The operation took place in Phuket on Thursday, targeting a house where the British men were residing. Police seized six kilogrammes of dried cannabis bud - three kilogrammes were found near a bedroom door and another three kilogrammes were located inside the room itself.

 

When questioned, the room's occupant admitted ownership of the cannabis but failed to provide the requisite permit for selling it, a legal requirement in Thailand.

 

In addition to the cannabis, authorities confiscated 39 small tanks of nitrous oxide from the property. The possession of such substances, particularly in these quantities, raised serious legal concerns, leading to the arrest of all six men.

The individuals arrested are named as Abdifatah Gulaid Abdi Ahmed, 31; Esah Muse Mohamed, 22; Ismail Mustafa Waleed Ahmed Taha, 20; Noah Ihiekwe Chidi Eze, 30; Darian Gledhill, 32; and Kieran Gregory, 26.

 

All six were in Thailand on tourist visas, which permit travel, business dealings, and short-term work for up to 60 days. It's noted that their visas remain valid.

 

This incident underscores the stringent regulations surrounding drug possession in Thailand, where laws are enforced rigorously to curb the use and distribution of controlled substances.

 

Cannabis, although legalised for medical use, requires permits for sale, which the men were unable to produce for the significant quantity found.

 

The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to maintain strict control over drug-related activities within the tourist-popular region. As the judicial process proceeds, these individuals will face charges pertinent to the unauthorised possession and potential intent to distribute these substances.

 

Residents and tourists alike are reminded of the legal implications of drug possession in Thailand, where breaches can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment.

 

This case serves as a potent reminder of the importance of adhering to local laws, particularly regarding substances that might carry different legal statuses in other countries, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-01-25

 

 

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The individuals arrested are named as Abdifatah Gulaid Abdi Ahmed, 31; Esah Muse Mohamed, 22; Ismail Mustafa Waleed Ahmed Taha, 20; Noah Ihiekwe Chidi Eze, 30; Darian Gledhill, 32; and Kieran Gregory, 26.

 

Obviously, all of British heritage with known & trusted family names ............LOL

[PJ71]

49 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Obviously, all of British heritage with known & trusted family names ............LOL

Exactly, silly little island...

[sammieuk1]

Looks like one officer found the Nos' first  🤔

[NE1]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

All six were in Thailand on tourist visas, which permit travel, business dealings, and short-term work for up to 60 days.

I never knew that.

So I can work on a Tourist Visa now ?

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Cannabis, although legalised for medical use,

 

Decriminalised, not legalised.

There is a difference.

[sungod]

2 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Exactly, silly little island...

No migrants in the US?

[Gottfrid]

UK seems to be exactly like Sweden which nowadays goes by the nickname Swedistan. Maybe Little Zimbabwe would be a fitting name. 

[mikeymike100]

4 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Obviously, all of British heritage with known & trusted family names ............LOL

Agreed, love the sarcasm, but very close to the truth!!

[mikeymike100]

3 hours ago, NE1 said:

I never knew that.

So I can work on a Tourist Visa now ?

You can try??

[Formaleins]

4 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Obviously, all of British heritage with known & trusted family names ............LOL

and wherever they go and whatever they do and wherever they are......<deleted> will not be far behind them!

[rumeaug]

isn't cannabis legal?

[Wuvu2]

 

 

Weed is legal and whippits are available at Makro. Where's the crime?