A coordinated police operation in Phuket on February 17 led to the arrest of four foreign individuals and the seizure of over 3.1 kilograms of cocaine. This effort aims to dismantle an alleged transnational drug network focusing on tourists. The operation was conducted by the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) and other local police divisions.

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The crackdown was spearheaded by NSB's Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, alongside Phuket's police commander Major General Sinlert Sukhum and Major General Teera Thongrayap from NSB Division 4. Information was received suggesting that foreign nationals were selling cocaine in tourist hotspots around Phuket.

Following investigative efforts, a court warrant enabled the arrest of a Nigerian suspect, leading to further arrests linked to the network. Authorities, including NSB, Tourist Police, and Immigration Police, inspected a popular area in Patong, Kathu district, where two more suspects were detained. The Nigerian suspect was charged with possession of cocaine, and another individual was arrested for illegal entry into Thailand.

Prior to this raid, NSB Division 4, alongside the Customs Department and Phuket Provincial Police, intercepted a Brazilian man at Phuket International Airport with 3.1 kg of cocaine hidden in his luggage. According to officials, this was part of the same operation targeting distribution to tourists.

Lieutenant General Achayon emphasized continued operations in major tourist and economic zones to break down the drug network. He urged the public to report drug-related activities through hotlines or at local police stations, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Four foreign suspects were arrested in Phuket with over 3.1 kg of cocaine.

• The operation aims to dismantle a network targeting tourists.

• Police continue to focus on drug enforcement in key tourist areas.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 18 Feb 2026

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Well done NSB!

1 hour ago, Homburg said:

Well done NSB!

My thoughts as well- their actions can only help rather than hinder this sort of activity

There will be 8 more to replace them.....5555.

How did a country go from such a tough stance on drugs, death penalty etc ... to now basically drugs everywhere.

It's awful for Thai society, as will seep down the ladder, wreck lives and further wreck Thai society.

Oooooh, Coke, the pause that refreshes! What a waste of manpower and money! Legalise ALL drugs!

1 hour ago, Taboo2 said:

There will be 8 more to replace them.....5555.

Whack a mole. As long as something that people want or are addicted to making it illegal will result in more crime, not less users. All the way back 100 years to the alcohol prohibition in the US which spawned the likes of Al Capone, as well as plenty of illegal speakeasies for the wealthy to indulge, insulated from the law. It's actually tragic. My brother died of his addictions at age 42

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A coordinated police operation in Phuket on February 17 led to the arrest of four foreign individuals and the seizure of over 3.1 kilograms of cocaine. This effort aims to dismantle an alleged transnational drug network focusing on tourists. The operation was conducted by the Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) and other local police divisions.

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The crackdown was spearheaded by NSB's Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong, alongside Phuket's police commander Major General Sinlert Sukhum and Major General Teera Thongrayap from NSB Division 4. Information was received suggesting that foreign nationals were selling cocaine in tourist hotspots around Phuket.

Following investigative efforts, a court warrant enabled the arrest of a Nigerian suspect, leading to further arrests linked to the network. Authorities, including NSB, Tourist Police, and Immigration Police, inspected a popular area in Patong, Kathu district, where two more suspects were detained. The Nigerian suspect was charged with possession of cocaine, and another individual was arrested for illegal entry into Thailand.

Prior to this raid, NSB Division 4, alongside the Customs Department and Phuket Provincial Police, intercepted a Brazilian man at Phuket International Airport with 3.1 kg of cocaine hidden in his luggage. According to officials, this was part of the same operation targeting distribution to tourists.

Lieutenant General Achayon emphasized continued operations in major tourist and economic zones to break down the drug network. He urged the public to report drug-related activities through hotlines or at local police stations, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• Four foreign suspects were arrested in Phuket with over 3.1 kg of cocaine.

• The operation aims to dismantle a network targeting tourists.

• Police continue to focus on drug enforcement in key tourist areas.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 18 Feb 2026

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Nigerian’s with drugs 😱 horror who would of thought that.

10 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

How did a country go from such a tough stance on drugs, death penalty etc ... to now basically drugs everywhere.

It's awful for Thai society, as will seep down the ladder, wreck lives and further wreck Thai society.

Yes. If only Thailand just stuck to prostitution. 😂

Is it some kind of a "only reserved job for Thais", thing ?

Thats not just a night out worth. 3kg is weight.

Night night fellas.

2 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

Yes. If only Thailand just stuck to prostitution. 😂

Prostitution doesn't filter down the population and harm society. What happens between a man and woman doesn't harm anyone else outside those two adults.

Drugs wrecks lives, then crime goes up, violence, gangs, etc

8 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Prostitution doesn't filter down the population and harm society. What happens between a man and woman doesn't harm anyone else outside those two adults.

Drugs wrecks lives, then crime goes up, violence, gangs, etc

nahhhhhhh young uneducated "single" mom's who got knocked up by a lazy slouch leave the kids with grandma.... and go off to tourist areas to promote drinking and s*x exploitation and possibly disease .. only to spiral down becoming porky corn fed heffers and not furthering their education and most likely that of the kids left behind ,,,, the never ending poop pot

8 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Prostitution doesn't filter down the population and harm society. What happens between a man and woman doesn't harm anyone else outside those two adults.

Drugs wrecks lives, then crime goes up, violence, gangs, etc

Many prostitutes are also drug addicts, Ice is a hell of a drug !

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Many prostitutes are also drug addicts, Ice is a hell of a drug !

That's what those beaners who got shipped down to CECOT said.

1 hour ago, flaming dragon said:

That's what those beaners who got shipped down to CECOT said.

Beaners/CECOT ?

What's that in English.

16 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

Many prostitutes are also drug addicts, Ice is a hell of a drug !

Experience ?

1 hour ago, DonniePeverley said:

Experience ?

Fun times crawling the walls of a 200b a night fan room with a coupla rentals!

On 2/19/2026 at 5:36 AM, DonniePeverley said:

to now basically drugs everywhere.

There was always drugs everywhere and always will be, not just in Thailand.

On 2/20/2026 at 3:38 PM, Ralf001 said:

Beaners/CECOT ?

What's that in English.

if he has to explain it ... you wouldn't understand