Crime Irish Fugitive Arrested in Krabi After 415 Days of Overstay

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 25-year-old Irish national wanted by authorities in Ireland for a string of serious criminal offences has been arrested in after overstaying by more than 13 months, immigration police have confirmed.

 

The man, identified only as “Mr E.” by police, was apprehended on 25 June outside a cannabis dispensary named Breaking Bad Budz in Sai Thai Subdistrict, part of Krabi’s Mueang District. His arrest forms part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals involved in criminal activities and visa violations in the country.

 

According to Colonel Sorathat Iamla-or, Chief of the Krabi Immigration Office, undercover officers had been monitoring Mr E.’s movements for several days before making the arrest. Upon confirming his identity and his 415-day overstay, the suspect was taken to Mueang Krabi Police Station for further legal processing.

 

Authorities revealed that the arrest came at the request of the Irish police, who had sought assistance via diplomatic channels. Mr E. is reportedly facing prosecution in Ireland under the authority of the Director of Public Prosecutions on multiple charges, including:

 

• Violent disorder and assault

• Cocaine trafficking

• Money laundering

• Unlawful detention of women and children

 

The arrest was part of a targeted operation by immigration police, which ran from 19 to 25 June, focused on rooting out foreign nationals posing security risks to the country. Police are urging the public to report suspicious behaviour involving foreign nationals, especially those suspected of drug-related crimes, illegal entry, overstays, or any actions deemed harmful to Thailand’s national security.

 

Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Immigration Bureau’s 24-hour hotline.

 

Mr E. is expected to be deported following legal proceedings in Thailand, although extradition proceedings may follow should Irish authorities formally request his return to stand trial.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-27

 

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

Awesome! Another criminal hiding out in Thailand arrested and deported.

[cdemundo]

Another crim with the internationally recognized symbol  of intelligence, wealth, and success: 

extensive tattoos.

 

I have been told on AN the heavily tattooed individuals are probably wealthier, more intelligent and more successful than I am.

And as a confirmed Marxist (Groucho not Karl) I am reminded of the rhetorical question:

"Who you gonna believe? Me or you own eyes?"

[spidermike007]

If they lock them up for a significant amount of time my guess is that even his mother would not miss him. 

[bbbbooboo]

hmmm… 415 days ….. pppffft… just a beginner

[Kenny Boy]

Another upstanding member of the weed smoking fraternity.

Classy bunch

[JellyBabies]

3 hours ago, cdemundo said:

Another crim with the internationally recognized symbol  of intelligence, wealth, and success: 

extensive tattoos.

 

I have been told on AN the heavily tattooed individuals are probably wealthier, more intelligent and more successful than I am.

And as a confirmed Marxist (Groucho not Karl) I am reminded of the rhetorical question:

"Who you gonna believe? Me or you own eyes?"

my rule of thumb is to only date girls whose tattoos are spelt correctly

 

obviously a problem in Thailand as I cannot read Thai 😉

[Homburg]

So "the luck of the Irish" just ran out?  Goodbye Mr E.  You won't be missed.

[Donga]

Hope we can all see how this article relates to border protection, as most countries of the world recognise it.

He is an illegal immigrant, no free accommodation, no appeals for removal.

At least he had a visa at one time and overstated it. That's the legal process, right?

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A 25-year-old Irish national wanted by authorities in Ireland for a string of serious criminal offences has been arrested in after overstaying by more than 13 months, immigration police have confirmed.

On the ball then...

[newbee2022]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 25-year-old Irish national wanted by authorities in Ireland for a string of serious criminal offences has been arrested in after overstaying by more than 13 months, immigration police have confirmed.

 

The man, identified only as “Mr E.” by police, was apprehended on 25 June outside a cannabis dispensary named Breaking Bad Budz in Sai Thai Subdistrict, part of Krabi’s Mueang District. His arrest forms part of a broader crackdown on foreign nationals involved in criminal activities and visa violations in the country.

 

According to Colonel Sorathat Iamla-or, Chief of the Krabi Immigration Office, undercover officers had been monitoring Mr E.’s movements for several days before making the arrest. Upon confirming his identity and his 415-day overstay, the suspect was taken to Mueang Krabi Police Station for further legal processing.

 

Authorities revealed that the arrest came at the request of the Irish police, who had sought assistance via diplomatic channels. Mr E. is reportedly facing prosecution in Ireland under the authority of the Director of Public Prosecutions on multiple charges, including:

 

• Violent disorder and assault

• Cocaine trafficking

• Money laundering

• Unlawful detention of women and children

 

The arrest was part of a targeted operation by immigration police, which ran from 19 to 25 June, focused on rooting out foreign nationals posing security risks to the country. Police are urging the public to report suspicious behaviour involving foreign nationals, especially those suspected of drug-related crimes, illegal entry, overstays, or any actions deemed harmful to Thailand’s national security.

 

Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Immigration Bureau’s 24-hour hotline.

 

Mr E. is expected to be deported following legal proceedings in Thailand, although extradition proceedings may follow should Irish authorities formally request his return to stand trial.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-27

 

 

 

 

Gardai will be happy to get him back 👍

[riverhigh]

• Violent disorder and assault

• Cocaine trafficking

• Money laundering

• Unlawful detention of women and children

 

What a prize act !!! The question I  have is "How did he get to leave Ireland".  This does not say much for Ireland with respect to security.

 

[Srikcir]

12 minutes ago, riverhigh said:

What a prize act

25-year-old  - can he ever be rehabilitated when he fundamentally is morally corrupt?

[PETERTHEEATER]

Hang down your head Tom Dooley......

[Cabradelmar]

It's astounding how easy it is to get into Thailand when wanted by authorities in another country. Like there is absolutely no filter at the boarder, and they only get apprehended after they are allowed in (and only when at the request of the other country's police).

[Beat666]

Season sale, everything has to go

[john11k]

The Irish don’t want him either.  
when the plane is half way home let him out and walk. Oops swim.  Oops. Whatever.  

[Suetape]

Russia is looking for a few recruits.  

[terryofcrete]

2 hours ago, bbbbooboo said:

hmmm… 415 days ….. pppffft… just a beginner

 

46 minutes ago, john11k said:

The Irish don’t want him either.  
when the plane is half way home let him out and walk. Oops swim.  Oops. Whatever.  

Costs money to extradite him and then feed him in an Irish Prison where there's drugs on demand delivered by drone to your cell window. Pity they can't keep him in the Bangkok Hilton instead. 

[Andycoops]

Obviously wasn't missing his spuds and cabbage...

[wensiensheng]

“The arrest was part of a targeted operation by immigration police, which ran from 19 to 25 June,”

 

Why the F aren’t they doing this day in day out? Forget about a weeks crackdown, do it every bleedin day. FFS.

[Free the 115]

3 hours ago, JellyBabies said:

my rule of thumb is to only date girls whose tattoos are spelt correctly

 

obviously a problem in Thailand as I cannot read Thai 😉

You are not alone.
Story on here some time back about a Leeds fan who had a tattoo.
“ I heart Leeds United” tattooist wrote Manchester instead of  Leeds  within the heart. 
apparently quite chuffed with it, until it was pointed out to him