British Cannabis Smuggler Caught in Major Thai Airport Bust

[snoop1130]

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In a significant breakthrough, Thai officials have detained one of Britain's leading cannabis smugglers at Samui International Airport. This arrest forms part of a larger operation against illegal cannabis smuggling, culminating in the detention of 13 foreign nationals, including ten Britons.

 

The crackdown began with the detection of suspicious luggage belonging to a British national, known only as Azeem, who intended to fly from Thailand to the UK via Hong Kong. Inside the luggage, authorities uncovered dried cannabis flowers. Subsequent investigations traced Azeem's stay at a hotel in Koh Samui, linking him to a network of foreign accomplices.

 

 

 

Azeem's associate, Darryl Poole, attracted suspicion after hotel staff in the Mae Nam sub-district reported unusual behaviour and an excessive quantity of luggage—ten suitcases, all presumed to contain illegal materials. Poole's attempt to discreetly ship the luggage to Bangkok was intercepted by Thai police at Racha Pier, unveiling 165 kilograms of dried cannabis.

 

Photo via MGR Online

 

Charged under Thai law for exporting controlled herbs without permits, Poole faces penalties that include imprisonment or fines. Authorities are now expanding their investigation to scrutinise Azeem and others involved in this audacious smuggling ring. The international operation highlights ongoing efforts to dismantle cannabis trafficking networks between Thailand and the UK, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-19

 

 

[JoePai]

Azeem, good Brit name    🤣

[Tropicalevo]

19 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Poole's attempt to discreetly ship the luggage to Bangkok was intercepted by Thai police at Racha Pier, unveiling 165 kilograms of dried cannabis.

 

Having had three previous attempts to smuggle intercepted at Samui airport, maybe he decided to try Suratthani airport after the recent failure there to intercept a suitcases with cannabis in it.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1354905-thai-tourists-escape-charges-in-cannabis-luggage-mix-up-in-japan-video/

 

On 3/17/2025 at 5:33 PM, snoop1130 said:

In an unexpected twist, a Thai couple on holiday in Japan narrowly avoided legal trouble when they mistakenly brought the wrong luggage—packed with 24 kilogrammes of cannabis—into the country. This remarkable story began when the couple, part of a tour group, flew from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, intending to continue to Narita Airport in Japan.

[Gottfrid]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

Azeem, good Brit name    🤣

They probably looked at his passport. It´s very old age to talk about names and nationality. Today people from different nation with different names have been born in diffetent countries for more than 2 generations.

 

Anyway good result! 10-3 to the Britons 

[still kicking]

7 hours ago, JoePai said:

Azeem, good Brit name    🤣

[Middle Aged Grouch]

How foolish can those drug peddling criminals get on putting their stash in their own luggage on a plane !??!!....over consumption of that junk definately removes their elementary sense.

[MalcolmB]

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Darryl Poole, attracted suspicion after hotel staff in the Mae Nam sub-district reported unusual behaviour and an excessive quantity of luggage—ten suitcases

A good British name. 
Probably just a bit of personal.

[MalcolmB]

1 minute ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:

How foolish can those drug peddling criminals get on putting their stash in their own luggage on a plane

They would have paid off airport baggage handlers at the other end that would wave it through. 
A lot of us getting caught in Thailand but not so much at the other end.

[SingAPorn]

With all the money involved and the amount of people on the very top of the food chain getting their kickback, small chances that drug trafficking or consumption would ever be wiped out. Just look at the amount of top level deciders or politicians who are junkies themselves, no matter where in the world. That itself will give a scope on how deep the plague has gotten to.