Heroin Hidden in Thai Silk Blouses Bound for Australia

Heroin Hidden in Thai Silk Blouses Bound for Australia

Police in Phuket seized heroin hidden inside Thai silk blouses that were reportedly being transported to Australia. A Thai flight attendant said he was unaware the clothing contained drugs and claimed he had only been hired to deliver the 48 blouses for a fee. The heroin, weighing around six kilogrammes, was found packed in plastic and sewn into the garments. Authorities are investigating who arranged the shipment and whether the courier was knowingly involved in the smuggling attempt. The seizure adds to ongoing concerns about traffickers using ordinary travellers and commercial goods to move narcotics across borders.