Indian Nationals Caught at Don Mueang with 22kg Cannabis Stash

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Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

An unexpected find at Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport led to the arrest of two Indian nationals with 22kg of cannabis buds concealed in snack bags. The bust occurred early this morning when airport police and customs officials, acting on a tip-off, apprehended Mr. Kamarudheen and Mr. Shibin at the departure terminal.

 

Upon arrival at the airport, the men were observed at the check-in counter on the third floor. It was here, as their luggage was being passed through x-ray machines, that customs officials noted anomalies. Digging deeper, the suspicions unfurled into a full-blown discovery: 22 bags, each containing one kilogram of cannabis, cleverly tucked inside what appeared to be harmless snack packets.

 

The cannabis seizure comes amid Thailand's evolving landscape on cannabis regulation. While the Kingdom has made strides in decriminalising certain uses of the drug, exportation remains tightly controlled. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has stringent regulations for anyone wishing to transport cannabis products across borders, requiring specific documentation and licensing, which the men failed to present.

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Estimated at a street value of approximately 8,500,000 Thai Baht, the cannabis was destined for Bhairawa International Airport in India.

 

This raises questions about the broader network potentially involved in such international operations, considering the size and concealment effort. Experts believe the method used reflects a growing trend among traffickers disguising illegal substances in everyday items to bypass law enforcement measures.

Both men were immediately taken into custody by officials from the Don Mueang Police Station for further questioning. They face charges under the Customs Act of 2017, pertaining to the attempt to export goods without proper clearance. Legal specialists note that these charges could result in hefty fines or significant prison sentences given the quantity involved.

 

As Thailand strives to balance the economic potentials and legal challenges of cannabis-related products, this arrest underscores the ongoing vigilance required at its air and sea ports.

 

Today’s incident illustrates not only the ongoing battle against drug trafficking but also the delicate path that countries like Thailand must tread as they redefine their relationship with cannabis, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2025-03-11

 

 

 

[ronster]

Dopes !!

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

An unexpected find at Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport led to the arrest of two Indian nationals with 22kg of cannabis buds concealed in snack bags. The bust occurred early this morning when airport police and customs officials, acting on a tip-off, apprehended Mr. Kamarudheen and Mr. Shibin at the departure terminal.

Gifts for the family back home?

[Andrew65]

Bhairawa International Airport is in Nepal?

[PETERTHEEATER]

I didn't know that snacking on cannabis buds was popular in India. 

[NickyLouie]

Baba is smoke ?