webfact Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 7.5kg of 'ice' inside woman's shoesThe NationBANGKOK: -- A Khon Kaen woman was arrested by Nong Khai customs officials on Monday evening, allegedly with 7.5 kilograms of crystal meth or "ice" worth Bt30 million on the street.Punyanuch Saranant, 32, who took a bus from Laos to Nong Khai, was arrested after the "ice" was found - allegedly hidden in 17 platform shoes in a bag she submitted to the X-ray machine at the checkpoint.The Bangkok-based worker reportedly confessed to having been hired to carry the drugs by a dark-skinned foreigner who befriended her at her church.Claiming she needed money to support her two children, she said she was hired for Bt80,000 to collect the drugs in China on December 22 before flying back to Laos on Monday to take a bus back.She was allegedly due to deliver the drug to the hirer in Bangkok.Nong Khai custom official Assanee Reungboon said this was the fourth case in 2013 of a person being arrested smuggling "ice" in this way.-- The Nation 2014-01-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just goin' skating ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaRanter Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I know that hairstyle. I wonder during what part of her church service the dark skinned foreigner mentioned to her about shoes, china and laos? Not her first time doing runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikrit Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I heard it was cold ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sadly, she didn't get cold feet before crossing the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucko Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just wondering why BiB did not follow through and Nab the " hirer " ? maybe she told them----who knows--if so I doubt if they will be found--- Bucko--Happy New Year to you all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaphase Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Maybe not the first time, but definitely her last.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JRSoul Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I have to feel sorry for her children. If life was hard before this, it just got a lot harder. Edited January 1, 2014 by JRSoul 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briboy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sadly, she didn't get cold feet before crossing the border. most likely had thermal socks on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazw57 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They should have followed through and got the dark skinned guy, she is just a courier and the guy is the prize catch, very poor policing work I say. I am sure she would lead them to him in exchange for a lighter sentence. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angsta Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yes, that haircut does give it away slightly. Dark skinned and possibly from Nigeria, maybe? I thought the DEA had cleaned Laos up from the days in 2006/7 when it was quickly turning into little Lagos. Stupid girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulme Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sadly, she didn't get cold feet before crossing the border. darn, you beat me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Is that the death penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sadly, she didn't get cold feet before crossing the border. These boots are made for walking---song comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunla Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 "Where did you buy those cool shoes?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeremyBowskill Posted January 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) They should have followed through and got the dark skinned guy, she is just a courier and the guy is the prize catch, very poor policing work I say. I am sure she would lead them to him in exchange for a lighter sentence. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app What makes you think the dark skinned fella didn't have someone on the bus, knew about it all before the police had even chance to ask her his name and tossed his pay as you go burner phone long before they could even consider a sting? You really think people are just trusted to wander round with 30 million bahts worth of anything? Time and time again we see the same post after similar drug busts, the why not follow them to Mr big conspiracy theory posts. Quite simply the police know they might as well pee last nights new years whiskey into the wind as chase nothing. A look at the buses other passengers or other foot passengers crossing at the same time, may prove far more useful. Which I am sure they are onto already. Edited January 1, 2014 by JeremyBowskill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBoldnewguy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I know that hairstyle. I wonder during what part of her church service the dark skinned foreigner mentioned to her about shoes, china and laos? Not her first time doing runs. Just goes to show... don't trust anybody you meet in church.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guig Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Exactly correct Jeremy, controlled deliveries usually can only be done with cargo or postal items once detection has taken place,secured back in place and where the situation is controlled by Customs. With a cross check of passport stamps and other vital travel documents from all people travelling on that bus, this might have bought further intelligence to follow through on......main pen rai.......the happy BIB or customs get their photo taken with the load! These mules just don't get it, it's like picking apples off a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have to feel sorry for her children. If life was hard before this, it just got a lot harder. Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 OP headline says Khon Kaen woman but story says Bangkok. We don't need no stinkin' facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 "A Khon Kaen woman was arrested by Nong Khai customs officials on Monday evening, allegedly with 7.5 kilograms of crystal meth or "ice" worth Bt30 million on the street." Warning to all smugglers...If you have size 37 feet, do not fill your luggage with size 48 shoes. Even the dumbest customs officials (obviously) can figure out that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have to feel sorry for her children. If life was hard before this, it just got a lot harder. Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. Figuring out which half to believe is the difficult part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 And of course the Thai police weren't interested in the "hirer" in Bangkok who made the 80K deal with her for delivery. And they allowed her to wear a mask for the photo op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The Bangkok-based worker reportedly confessed to having been hired to carry the drugs by a dark-skinned foreigner who befriended her at her church I suggest you start praying for some forgiveness now my dear. At a church, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They should have followed through and got the dark skinned guy, she is just a courier and the guy is the prize catch, very poor policing work I say. I am sure she would lead them to him in exchange for a lighter sentence. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Are you sure the police work was not up to your standard? Ever think that perhaps the media is not told every little detail of their investigation. RTP do not report to Thai Visa, you know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 OP headline says Khon Kaen woman but story says Bangkok. We don't need no stinkin' facts. She was a Khon Kaen woman but a Bangkok-based worker, not difficult to understand. Open you stinkin' eyes when reading, it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 And of course the Thai police weren't interested in the "hirer" in Bangkok who made the 80K deal with her for delivery. Where did you get that information from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puyai Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They should have followed through and got the dark skinned guy, she is just a courier and the guy is the prize catch, very poor policing work I say. I am sure she would lead them to him in exchange for a lighter sentence. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app What makes you think the dark skinned fella didn't have someone on the bus, knew about it all before the police had even chance to ask her his name and tossed his pay as you go burner phone long before they could even consider a sting? You really think people are just trusted to wander round with 30 million bahts worth of anything? Time and time again we see the same post after similar drug busts, the why not follow them to Mr big conspiracy theory posts. Quite simply the police know they might as well pee last nights new years whiskey into the wind as chase nothing. A look at the buses other passengers or other foot passengers crossing at the same time, may prove far more useful. Which I am sure they are onto already. There is a book called Snowing in Bali, and in that book the smugglers describe using the same tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Another wasted opportunity to get a bigger fish. Should have let her meet up with her handler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 The experts are alive and well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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