Report British Man Nabbed Smuggling Cannabis from Bangkok to Newcastle

[snoop1130]

Picture of Vienna International Airport courtesy of Skytrax

 

A 31-year-old British man was apprehended for attempting to smuggle 11.3 kilogrammes of cannabis from Bangkok to Newcastle, marking the latest incident in a series of drug smuggling attempts linked to Thailand's routes. The man was intercepted at Vienna International Airport on May 27 during a transit stop on his journey from Bangkok to Newcastle via Frankfurt.

 

The suspect was caught with the cannabis cleverly concealed in 13 vacuum-sealed packs, hidden beneath layers of clothing in his suitcase – a stash valued at approximately £95,000 (4.2 million baht) on the street. The suitcase, checked in from Bangkok and tagged for Newcastle, drew attention during the stop in Vienna, leading to his arrest.

 

Austrian customs officers acted swiftly, escorting the man, who remains unidentified, into preventive custody at Korneuburg Prison. Despite the evidence against him, he has reportedly made no statement and refused to confess his involvement in the smuggling attempt. The Korneuburg public prosecutor’s office is now investigating the case, exploring potential connections to organised drug trafficking networks.

 

This arrest highlights a concerning trend, as smugglers increasingly exploit routes from Thailand to Europe. British nationals, sometimes unsuspecting or knowingly recruited, have been ensnared in these operations, underscoring the growing international concern over drug trafficking.

 

While the full extent of the networks involved remains unclear, the case underscores the need for vigilance and coordination among international customs and law enforcement agencies to combat the illicit drug trade. As investigations continue, authorities are hopeful that they will uncover more about the broader trafficking operation and put measures in place to disrupt these dangerous activities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-28

 

 

[DonniePeverley]

Another British guy smuggling cannabis out of Thailand.

 

This is out of control now. The absolute garbage reputation Thailand is taking with international headlines like this is out of control. This was once a proud country that the world respected for it's hard stance on drugs. It's honestly becoming the gutter with all the headlines. 

 

Surely they need to be better detection at their home airports. Second, they really need to seriously look again at the marijuana laws bought in. Already i know many chinese tourists, families, decent folk looking to other places like Vietnam as they don't like whats going in Thailand. 

[Yagoda]

Shouldnt he be bringing coals?

[Negita43]

This is a new twist on the old adage  - taking coals to Newcastle - (isn't there enough Cannabis there already?)

[redwood1]

and put measures in place to disrupt these dangerous activities.

 

So weed is a very dangerous thing in Newcastle but not in Thailand?

[hotsun]

28 minutes ago, DonniePeverley said:

Another British guy smuggling cannabis out of Thailand.

 

This is out of control now. The absolute garbage reputation Thailand is taking with international headlines like this is out of control. This was once a proud country that the world respected for it's hard stance on drugs. It's honestly becoming the gutter with all the headlines. 

 

Surely they need to be better detection at their home airports. Second, they really need to seriously look again at the marijuana laws bought in. Already i know many chinese tourists, families, decent folk looking to other places like Vietnam as they don't like whats going in Thailand. 

Enforcement is always the problem. They cant handle the responsibilities of the developed world

[DonniePeverley]

25 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

and put measures in place to disrupt these dangerous activities.

 

So weed is a very dangerous thing in Newcastle but not in Thailand?

 

 

If it's being ran by criminal enterprises then yes it's dangerous. 

[proton]

No bum and tits. won't be in the daily mail then

[Stocky]

Another moron

[wombat]

Newcastle Australia?

Idtent.

[Scouse123]

Newcastle,

 

Obviously, last to get the Memo that it aint a great idea or a get rich quick scheme.

[Scouse123]

4 minutes ago, wombat said:

Newcastle Australia?

Idtent.

 

The clue was in the title, specifically referring to a British man.

[factual monk]

Here we go again... New module @ Brits... makes me feel as if some crime syndicate is using this modus- operandi by blackmail or force

[thjames007]

14 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Another British guy smuggling cannabis out of Thailand.

 

This is out of control now. The absolute garbage reputation Thailand is taking with international headlines like this is out of control. This was once a proud country that the world respected for it's hard stance on drugs. It's honestly becoming the gutter with all the headlines. 

 

Surely they need to be better detection at their home airports. Second, they really need to seriously look again at the marijuana laws bought in. Already i know many chinese tourists, families, decent folk looking to other places like Vietnam as they don't like whats going in Thailand. 

Thailand getting a bad rep? (read headline again). I think most of us intelligent people are thinking what an idiot for smuggeling this <deleted>!   You can't blame Thailand for someone being stupid and greedy!  

 

If guilty don't you think he should sit in jail?  Or just blame thailand for making it legal and not asking him at the departure lounge if he stuffed his suitcase with weed.   

 

[JonnyF]

13 hours ago, proton said:

No bum and tits. won't be in the daily mail then

 

I wouldn't be so sure.

 

[rvdk]

Stopover with drugs in your suitcase....I read this all the time....how dumb can you be. 

Why don't you spend more money on a ticket if you want to bring drugs over.

[quake]

Idiot.

Gen stupid.

[mancub]

14 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

 

 

If it's being ran by criminal enterprises then yes it's dangerous. 

Why exactly ? Dangerous for whom ? It's not heroin or meth. And what does this say about the Thai government then?😄

[Taboo2]

He is a More Run.

[baansgr]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture of Vienna International Airport courtesy of Skytrax

 

A 31-year-old British man was apprehended for attempting to smuggle 11.3 kilogrammes of cannabis from Bangkok to Newcastle, marking the latest incident in a series of drug smuggling attempts linked to Thailand's routes. The man was intercepted at Vienna International Airport on May 27 during a transit stop on his journey from Bangkok to Newcastle via Frankfurt.

 

The suspect was caught with the cannabis cleverly concealed in 13 vacuum-sealed packs, hidden beneath layers of clothing in his suitcase – a stash valued at approximately £95,000 (4.2 million baht) on the street. The suitcase, checked in from Bangkok and tagged for Newcastle, drew attention during the stop in Vienna, leading to his arrest.

 

Austrian customs officers acted swiftly, escorting the man, who remains unidentified, into preventive custody at Korneuburg Prison. Despite the evidence against him, he has reportedly made no statement and refused to confess his involvement in the smuggling attempt. The Korneuburg public prosecutor’s office is now investigating the case, exploring potential connections to organised drug trafficking networks.

 

This arrest highlights a concerning trend, as smugglers increasingly exploit routes from Thailand to Europe. British nationals, sometimes unsuspecting or knowingly recruited, have been ensnared in these operations, underscoring the growing international concern over drug trafficking.

 

While the full extent of the networks involved remains unclear, the case underscores the need for vigilance and coordination among international customs and law enforcement agencies to combat the illicit drug trade. As investigations continue, authorities are hopeful that they will uncover more about the broader trafficking operation and put measures in place to disrupt these dangerous activities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-28

 

 

Another live ruined, yet more proof the need for a total ban on weed shops in Thailand. Roll on the election, it can't come quick enough

[baansgr]

56 minutes ago, thjames007 said:

Thailand getting a bad rep? (read headline again). I think most of us intelligent people are thinking what an idiot for smuggeling this <deleted>!   You can't blame Thailand for someone being stupid and greedy!  

 

If guilty don't you think he should sit in jail?  Or just blame thailand for making it legal and not asking him at the departure lounge if he stuffed his suitcase with weed.   

 

You can blame Thailand, this never happened before the obscene decision to allow the use of marijuana for " medical purposes" was allowed. Another dopehead, all these retard potheads are high and causing mass destruction to the travel industry..just look, every other countries tourists are increasing, yet drug hub of S.E. Asia Thailand are decreasing....it's not a good place any more having to worry about some potheads mental reaction 

[Briggsy]

You might well find that the sentences for smuggling this amount of cannabis can potentially be very light in the UK and mainland Europe. The risk vs reward equation may mean people will continue to do it. 

 

A suspended sentence was given out recently for a suitcase full of weed from Thailand. Money equivalent to grafting on a building site for 2 years vs a suspended sentence may well be an attractive proposition. 

[baansgr]

3 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

You might well find that the sentences for smuggling this amount of cannabis can potentially be very light in the UK and mainland Europe. The risk vs reward equation may mean people will continue to do it. 

 

A suspended sentence was given out recently for a suitcase full of weed from Thailand. Money equivalent to grafting on a building site for 2 years vs a suspended sentence may well be an attractive proposition. 

More to that case than  meets the eye..two tier kiers judicial system was in play on that one 

[Briggsy]

3 minutes ago, baansgr said:

More to that case than  meets the eye..two tier kiers judicial system was in play on that one 

Indeed the defendant was not white. Perhaps a larger sample size is required.

[jvs]

24 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Another live ruined, yet more proof the need for a total ban on weed shops in Thailand. Roll on the election, it can't come quick enough

If so ,he ruined his own life.

The UK should do the smart thing and legalize Cannabis,problem solved.

 

 

[jvs]

20 minutes ago, baansgr said:

You can blame Thailand, this never happened before the obscene decision to allow the use of marijuana for " medical purposes" was allowed. Another dopehead, all these retard potheads are high and causing mass destruction to the travel industry..just look, every other countries tourists are increasing, yet drug hub of S.E. Asia Thailand are decreasing....it's not a good place any more having to worry about some potheads mental reaction 

To be honest i am more worried about your mental state.

Do you drink alcohol at all?

[Thingamabob]

15 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Another British guy smuggling cannabis out of Thailand.

 

This is out of control now. The absolute garbage reputation Thailand is taking with international headlines like this is out of control. This was once a proud country that the world respected for it's hard stance on drugs. It's honestly becoming the gutter with all the headlines. 

 

Surely they need to be better detection at their home airports. Second, they really need to seriously look again at the marijuana laws bought in. Already i know many chinese tourists, families, decent folk looking to other places like Vietnam as they don't like whats going in Thailand. 

The golden triangle has never gone away, with particular reference to opium/heroin, now also producing a large amount of crystal methamphetamine. Nothing whatsoever to do with cannabis. Get your facts straight.

[blaze master]

37 minutes ago, baansgr said:

Another live ruined, yet more proof the need for a total ban on weed shops in Thailand. Roll on the election, it can't come quick enough

 

I think im going to go rewatch reefer madness.

[Purdey]

Whether Newcastle or Bangkok calling something a drug occurs because politicians make it illegal, not because they have no medical use.

[madone]

16 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

This is out of control now. The absolute garbage reputation Thailand is taking with international headlines like this is out of control. This was once a proud country that the world respected for it's hard stance on drugs. It's honestly becoming the gutter with all the headlines. 

so some asshat from the UK tries to smuggle drugs and Thailands reputation suffers?

"Once proud country?"

 

Listen to yourself, you hysterical fool.

Try to make some sense for a change