webfact Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Russian man arrested for allegedly smuggling in 6.5 kgs of cocaineThe NationKOH SAMUI: -- A Russian tourist has been arrested on Koh Samui for allegedly smuggling in 6.5 kilogrammes of cocaine.Lelekov Sergei, 24, the suspect was paraded at press conference at the Customs Department at 1:30 pm Monday.Customs Department chief Kulis Sombatsiri told the press conference that Sergei arrived at Samui International airport from Singapore on Saturday and filed a complaint with the airport that he lost his two bags.But the bags were handed over by officials of Silk Air to customs officials after the two bags were left unclaimed. The customs officials checked the bags on Sunday and found the drug hidden in secret compartments of the bags. Sergei was arrested on Sunday.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Russian-man-arrested-for-allegedly-smuggling-in-6--30273046.html-- The Nation 2015-11-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Could be worse if he had got caught in singapore…but better jail cell I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 they haven't given the needle in a while, but maybe he'll be wishing for it, I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseLost Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Why is it never straightforward in this part of the world? The guy reported the bags missing but actually they were left unclaimed... What - he was in too much of a hurry to get to the beach? Perhaps he chickened out at the last minute, is my guess. Stupid is as stupid does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Probably the guy was hoping for the airline to deliver the bags to him expecting them to bypass customs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseLost Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Probably the guy was hoping for the airline to deliver the bags to him expecting them to bypass customs... Aah - you may well have hit the nail on the head there - sad thing if true; if he investigated the rules he would find that when your bags are found you have to pick them up in person - this happened to a friend of mine a week or two back. But I go along with your theory as nothing else makes much sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 What is the overweight charge on silk air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thai Customs Nab Russian with 6.5 Kilo’s of Cocaine in Koh SamuiKOH SAMUI -Kulis Sombatsiri, Director-General of the Customs Department at the Surat Thani island office, said in a news conference on Monday that Russian National, Sergei Lelekov, has been arrested at the customs office in Koh Samui for allegedly smuggling 6.5 kilograms of cocaine worth about 26 million baht into Thailand.Kulis Sombatsiri, said in a news conference on Monday that Sunday’s arrest of Sergei Lelekov was made by customs and Office of the Narcotic Control Board, and Narcotic Suppression Bureau officers.Mr Kulis said staff from Silk Air staff brought two suitcases belonging to Mr. Sergei Lelekov to the Ko Samui customs office for officials to check before delivering them Sergei Lelekovat at a Samui Diving Resort.Full story: http://www.chiangraitimes.com/thai-customs-nab-russian-with-6-5-kilos-of-cocaine-in-koh-samui.html-- Chiang Rai Times 2015-11-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumgranosalum Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 What a fool - didn't he know that the coke trade on Samui and other islands is already "spoken for"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihalis Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Could be worse if he had got caught in singapore…but better jail cell I reckon. Hmmm, dont know if life in a Thai jail is better than the Death sentence, after a few years im guessing he will wanna be dead already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDee Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Probably thought Samui airport was an easier, less security conscious airport than Swampy. How wrong he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godden Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 What is the overweight charge on silk air? 40 to 50 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Guess he was dreaming of a White Christmas..... or "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...." Happy holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart1916 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 One way to avoid visa runs. Enjoy your holiday mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Could be worse if he had got caught in singaporebut better jail cell I reckon. Hmmm, dont know if life in a Thai jail is better than the Death sentence, after a few years im guessing he will wanna be dead already.... and what practical knowledge of either thai prisons or death leads you to this conclusion? or did you just feel a burning need to comment despite the fact that you had nothing to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverhigh Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Drugs hidden in secret compartments. Will be difficult for Sergei to say they were planted. Then again what do I know, no past experience in this business ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk213 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) 24 .. wow what a waste. He will have plenty of time to think about what he has done as well as have time to learn Thai as I expect as most farang here he only knows 5 phrases if that. Good luck sir, better luck next time Edited November 17, 2015 by monk213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nithisa78 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 not too secret compartments. bye - bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart1916 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Could be worse if he had got caught in singaporebut better jail cell I reckon. Hmmm, dont know if life in a Thai jail is better than the Death sentence, after a few years im guessing he will wanna be dead already.... and what practical knowledge of either thai prisons or death leads you to this conclusion? or did you just feel a burning need to comment despite the fact that you had nothing to say? Sorry Mr Mihalis and Mr Jones, it seems you are not allowed an opinion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk213 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Could be worse if he had got caught in singapore…but better jail cell I reckon. Hmmm, dont know if life in a Thai jail is better than the Death sentence, after a few years im guessing he will wanna be dead already.... totally agree, most of us know of the conditions there. 20-100 in a cell, 2 ceiling fans, sleeping next to each other, shackles for the first 6 months, food is beyond poor unless you can import moneys, chances of catching illnesses are super high, if you cannot speak Thai you are screwed and the lights in the cells are on 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 He won't have to worry about renewing his tourist visa I can see a 50 year extension stamp in his passport already ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNL Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Maybe he won't be too old stiff to get his pension back in Russia when he's released in 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk213 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 He won't have to worry about renewing his tourist visa I can see a 50 year extension stamp in his passport already ! had to laugh at that comment, good one but I still feel a bit bad for him, yeah he knew what he was doing and he knew the consequences, but he s going to either be dead soon or wish he was. I do not wish that kind of suffering upon anybody who does something as trivia as trafficking cocaine. Punishment yes, 50 years in utter hell, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredNL Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 He won't have to worry about renewing his tourist visa I can see a 50 year extension stamp in his passport already ! He will then do some extra time in prison because his passport has lost its validity for over 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Probably the guy was hoping for the airline to deliver the bags to him expecting them to bypass customs... Aah - you may well have hit the nail on the head there - sad thing if true; if he investigated the rules he would find that when your bags are found you have to pick them up in person - this happened to a friend of mine a week or two back. But I go along with your theory as nothing else makes much sense My bags have been bumped and the airline brought them to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzman Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 There is a difference between having luggage bumped or lost and the passenger simply not collecting arrived luggage from the carousel. Either way the bags will be customs checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinAsia Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 He looks like quite a simpleton. It's always the desperate and broken people going to these measures just for that f-in money. Mad mad world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Could be worse if he had got caught in singapore…but better jail cell I reckon. Oh my, six-and-a-half keys? Not a petty crime. In Malaysia... death. Edited November 17, 2015 by Dustdevil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashireman Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 He won't have to worry about renewing his tourist visa I can see a 50 year extension stamp in his passport already ! had to laugh at that comment, good one but I still feel a bit bad for him, yeah he knew what he was doing and he knew the consequences, but he s going to either be dead soon or wish he was. I do not wish that kind of suffering upon anybody who does something as trivia as trafficking cocaine. Punishment yes, 50 years in utter hell, no Trafficking cocaine is trivia, eh? Are you imprisoned by your own standards, I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Enjoy your sleep. ________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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