Cannabis Bust at Koh Samui Airport: Brits and Malaysian Nabbed

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In a major drug bust at Koh Samui International Airport, Thai authorities seized 140 kilograms of dried cannabis flowers from seven suitcases belonging to five foreign passengers. The haul, valued at around 4 million baht, was en route to Singapore, with plans to continue onto the UK.

 

The travellers, two British men, two British women, and a Malaysian man, were detained after X-ray scans revealed suspicious items in their luggage. Subsequent inspection confirmed the presence of vacuum-sealed cannabis. The British men and women admitted they were recruited to transport the drugs to London. The plan promised debt clearance for the men and a cash reward of £2,000 each for the women. The Malaysian was offered 6,000 ringgit for completing his part of the journey.

 

 

Those involved face charges under multiple sections of Thai law governing illicit goods and controlled herbs. The group confessed and proposed forfeiting the cannabis to avoid further legal action. Recreational cannabis use remains illegal in the UK, classified as a Class B drug, with medicinal use limited to prescriptions by specialists.

 

This incident underscores ongoing challenges in international drug trafficking, reflecting the complexities of legality across borders. As legal proceedings in Thailand unfold, the case remains a cautionary tale for travellers navigating international drug laws, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-03-13

 

 

[MalcolmB]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

was en route to Singapore

Not the smartest move.