Bluespunk Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Of which he has not been convicted or even charged of in the Netherlands. He broke no laws here. ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' Which he did legally. Looks as if contradicting yourself is your favorite pastime, you even manage to do that in a single post. Which part of money obtained from illegal activities, selling illegal drugs, is it that you don't understand. Of course he wasn't convicted in The Netherlands, because he fled the country before they had the chance to. May be the Dutch government know how much his tax returns amounted to, and compared that with the money he invested in Thailand, and had enough evidence to consider it money laundering. And that is what the Thai courts convicted him on. He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Which bit of that do you not understand? He did not sell drugs in Thailand or launder money. He spent his money which he had earned in the Netherlands. Legally as it stands at present. Where did I contradict myself? As to what he was convicted of in Thailand ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' Legally earned as it stands He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Legally earned as it stands Whoops http://www.nltimes.nl/2016/03/10/coffeeshop-management-held-in-e20-million-money-laundering-scheme/ The men are suspected of laundering 20 million euros through four coffee shops they managed in Tilburg and Den Bosch. The illegal proceeds from the businesses were invested in various countries in Asia and Europe. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. He doesn't need a conviction in The Netherlands, since the money laundering happened in Thailand. Which part from investing money in Thailand earned from illegal business, wherever in the world, is it that you don't understand? Whoops... Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Whoops...{part 2] 'Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' Edited June 13, 2016 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The paramount golden rule for living peacefully in Thailand is to stay away as far as you can form business and affairs and behavior that will bring the police, Thai courts and judges to bare on you, as someone who's been involved in legal disputes both civil and criminal, I have painfully come to to know that lawyers and judges and the court and legal system in Thailand can be described as weird, insensible, and most of the time, down right bewildering and lopsided...... I can regale the readers of this forum for hours with hair rising stories of crocked lawyers and indifferent court system, but I won't go there today...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I think the point of this case is that drug money can be legal in Holland, but is always regarded as illegal in Thailand, which-ever country it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berty100 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Looks as if contradicting yourself is your favorite pastime, you even manage to do that in a single post. Which part of money obtained from illegal activities, selling illegal drugs, is it that you don't understand. Of course he wasn't convicted in The Netherlands, because he fled the country before they had the chance to. May be the Dutch government know how much his tax returns amounted to, and compared that with the money he invested in Thailand, and had enough evidence to consider it money laundering. And that is what the Thai courts convicted him on. He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Which bit of that do you not understand? He did not sell drugs in Thailand or launder money. He spent his money which he had earned in the Netherlands. Legally as it stands at present. Where did I contradict myself? As to what he was convicted of in Thailand ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' Legally earned as it stands He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Legally earned as it stands Whoops http://www.nltimes.nl/2016/03/10/coffeeshop-management-held-in-e20-million-money-laundering-scheme/ The men are suspected of laundering 20 million euros through four coffee shops they managed in Tilburg and Den Bosch. The illegal proceeds from the businesses were invested in various countries in Asia and Europe. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. He doesn't need a conviction in The Netherlands, since the money laundering happened in Thailand. Which part from investing money in Thailand earned from illegal business, wherever in the world, is it that you don't understand? Whoops... Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Whoops...{part 2] 'Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/05/22/hidden-room-filled-with-weed-forces-coffeeshops-closure/ A business premises on Kooikerstraat in Tilburg from where The Grass Company coffee shops are supplied, has been closed down for 6 months. Mayor Peter Noordanus made this decision on Thursday after large quantities of cannabis were discovered in a hidden room. Large quantities of cannabis in a hidden room doesn't sound very legal to me, and also not to te Dutch government, otherwise they wouldn't close them down. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. Not charged for anything, then how there could be a lawsuit ongoing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 well seeing as no one has mentioned it, i will, kill 9 people in this country and not spend one day in jail, just love the thai justice system, NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It may be legal in the Netherlands But is against the law in Thailand. He broke the law, end of story. You are either a god given policeman or you want some attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 In the USA state of Colorado, where cannabis has been decriminalised, the people who sell it are/were unable to put the cash in a regular US bank, as this could leave the bank open to charges under US federal law. (That's as I understand it anyway). Maybe a similarity with this case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageless1 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 So the money they got from selling his assets is also the proceeds of crime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 The American model ,pursuing "the dealer" has been proven not to work. That is why law enforcement loves it as it keeps the money rolling in. Dope suppliers benifit too as the price stays high. If you want to get rid of dope, legalise it and use the money the cops and lawyers are sucking up to educate people. If the price drops the gangsters will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berty100 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) The American model ,pursuing "the dealer" has been proven not to work. That is why law enforcement loves it as it keeps the money rolling in. Dope suppliers benifit too as the price stays high. If you want to get rid of dope, legalise it and use the money the cops and lawyers are sucking up to educate people. If the price drops the gangsters will go away. The gangsters will go away, and people will stop dying from overdoses and drugs cut with other substances as well? Edited June 13, 2016 by Berty100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 So the money they got from selling his assets is also the proceeds of crime? To be brief, not in Holland, but it is in Thailand. (or so it seems). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Must have had a rubbish lawyer, or upset a few people with attitude. With apologies to all the rest, a lot of the Dutch guys I know are very vocal at espousing their perceived unshakable rights. With all his money he should have had the best legal representative and ended up with a ,"thank you for spending your money in Thailand, sorry for any inconvenience". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Legally earned as it stands Whoops http://www.nltimes.nl/2016/03/10/coffeeshop-management-held-in-e20-million-money-laundering-scheme/ The men are suspected of laundering 20 million euros through four coffee shops they managed in Tilburg and Den Bosch. The illegal proceeds from the businesses were invested in various countries in Asia and Europe. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. He doesn't need a conviction in The Netherlands, since the money laundering happened in Thailand. Which part from investing money in Thailand earned from illegal business, wherever in the world, is it that you don't understand? Whoops... Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Whoops...{part 2] 'Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/05/22/hidden-room-filled-with-weed-forces-coffeeshops-closure/ A business premises on Kooikerstraat in Tilburg from where The Grass Company coffee shops are supplied, has been closed down for 6 months. Mayor Peter Noordanus made this decision on Thursday after large quantities of cannabis were discovered in a hidden room. Large quantities of cannabis in a hidden room doesn't sound very legal to me, and also not to te Dutch government, otherwise they wouldn't close them down. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. Not charged for anything, then how there could be a lawsuit ongoing? Again from the OP Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 In the USA state of Colorado, where cannabis has been decriminalised, the people who sell it are/were unable to put the cash in a regular US bank, as this could leave the bank open to charges under US federal law. (That's as I understand it anyway). Maybe a similarity with this case? That's true and I suppose they may want to think twice about spending their legal dough in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 He was stitched up by the Dutch Embassy here. Then stitched up again by the Thai cops, demanding "protection money". Finally stitched up by the ultra-bent Thai "judiciary" for not coughing up, and to send out a nice message to anyone else of semi-dodgy background residing here in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I feel sorry for anyone locked up in a prison cell with a Dutchman. The Thai authorities should return him to the Netherlands in order to avoid being charged with subjecting the other prisoners he's locked up with to 'cruel and inhumane punishments'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I can't but wander whether the legal niceties in this case weren't rather overshadowed by enthusiasm for seizing his assets and auctioning his house and vehicles. I wander what happened to his assets (bank accounts?) and the proceeds of that auction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useronthenet Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Thailand is probably aware that Dutch citizens should never get bail since if they flee to Holland, they will never be extradited back to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 20 million euros from running 4 "coffe" shops.... not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangostin Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I remember years ago, to have read something about some LOS officials wanting to prosecute the falangs in falalgland for having broke the thai laws there (yes there, NOT here, there), perhaps now they are finally starting implementing that plan....does anyone knows when the first speedboat carrying officials to go and get the naughty falangs will sail, and which country will be targeted first??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The stuttering parrot Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yes 20 million. If it walks like a duck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berty100 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 He sold the drugs legally in the Netherlands and was not charged with money laundering in the Netherlands. Legally earned as it stands Whoops http://www.nltimes.nl/2016/03/10/coffeeshop-management-held-in-e20-million-money-laundering-scheme/ The men are suspected of laundering 20 million euros through four coffee shops they managed in Tilburg and Den Bosch. The illegal proceeds from the businesses were invested in various countries in Asia and Europe. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. He doesn't need a conviction in The Netherlands, since the money laundering happened in Thailand. Which part from investing money in Thailand earned from illegal business, wherever in the world, is it that you don't understand? Whoops... Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Whoops...{part 2] 'Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/05/22/hidden-room-filled-with-weed-forces-coffeeshops-closure/ A business premises on Kooikerstraat in Tilburg from where The Grass Company coffee shops are supplied, has been closed down for 6 months. Mayor Peter Noordanus made this decision on Thursday after large quantities of cannabis were discovered in a hidden room. Large quantities of cannabis in a hidden room doesn't sound very legal to me, and also not to te Dutch government, otherwise they wouldn't close them down. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. Not charged for anything, then how there could be a lawsuit ongoing? Again from the OP Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Don't you see that the articles I linked to are about developments in the case AFTER that agreement was made, or is it just that you just parrot yourself, because you can't rebut my comments. According to the Telegraaf, the police also raided the building of The Grass Company itself, which is situated on Spoorlaan. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. He has been in custody in Thailand, where he is suspected of money laundering, since last summer. I guess he didn't report within 5 days then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Authorities turn a blind eye to illegal drug traders in the Netherlands . He profits from this and the proceeds of crime are spent in Thai where it is against the law to benefit from the proceeds of crime. Enter the Dutch give him up knowing full well that this would come about but not expecting a hefty sentence. Why defend a drug dealer anyway? I am not Dutch, but I thought coffee shops in the Netherlands were legal operations? Is this not the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatproblem Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 What happened to the money from his house in Thailand ,I know it was auctioned but who got the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Whoops... Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Whoops...{part 2] 'Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/05/22/hidden-room-filled-with-weed-forces-coffeeshops-closure/ A business premises on Kooikerstraat in Tilburg from where The Grass Company coffee shops are supplied, has been closed down for 6 months. Mayor Peter Noordanus made this decision on Thursday after large quantities of cannabis were discovered in a hidden room. Large quantities of cannabis in a hidden room doesn't sound very legal to me, and also not to te Dutch government, otherwise they wouldn't close them down. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. Not charged for anything, then how there could be a lawsuit ongoing? Again from the OP Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Don't you see that the articles I linked to are about developments in the case AFTER that agreement was made, or is it just that you just parrot yourself, because you can't rebut my comments. According to the Telegraaf, the police also raided the building of The Grass Company itself, which is situated on Spoorlaan. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. He has been in custody in Thailand, where he is suspected of money laundering, since last summer. I guess he didn't report within 5 days then And don't you see that at the time of his trial he had an agreement to return to face charges. Instead of being given this opportunity he was arrested and tried and convicted for spending money that at the time was, from a legal standpoint, legitimately earned. ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' He has committed no crime here and should not be in gaol. As for this part of your post 'I guess he didn't report within 5 days then' Hard to report when you are in gaol wouldn't you say? Edited June 13, 2016 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Realistic sentence for a farang, ! inequality in scales of justice is plain for all to see. this case makes LOS into land of hypocrites a long process to win his freedom, good luck Well ..? ..now the Dutch government is involved it might evolve faster ?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 He is in Thailand how. Can that be.if he is doing in Thailand ok.but not in another country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berty100 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 http://www.nltimes.nl/2015/05/22/hidden-room-filled-with-weed-forces-coffeeshops-closure/ A business premises on Kooikerstraat in Tilburg from where The Grass Company coffee shops are supplied, has been closed down for 6 months. Mayor Peter Noordanus made this decision on Thursday after large quantities of cannabis were discovered in a hidden room. Large quantities of cannabis in a hidden room doesn't sound very legal to me, and also not to te Dutch government, otherwise they wouldn't close them down. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. Not charged for anything, then how there could be a lawsuit ongoing? Again from the OP Not long after that, the Dutch prosecutor’s office (Openbaar Ministerie) launched an investigation into the Grass Company for money laundering. During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. Don't you see that the articles I linked to are about developments in the case AFTER that agreement was made, or is it just that you just parrot yourself, because you can't rebut my comments. According to the Telegraaf, the police also raided the building of The Grass Company itself, which is situated on Spoorlaan. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. He has been in custody in Thailand, where he is suspected of money laundering, since last summer. I guess he didn't report within 5 days then And don't you see that at the time of his trial he had an agreement to return to face charges. Instead of being given this opportunity he was arrested and tried and convicted for spending money that at the time was, from a legal standpoint, legitimately earned. ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' He has committed no crime here and should not be in gaol. This is my last reply to you, because you prefer to close your eyes to facts, rather than admit you're sprouting nothing but drivel. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. Let the other posters know which part of the conviction you don't understand, and why there can be a conviction if it isn't illegal. Bye bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 ''During years of investigation, no evidence was found that could convict Van Laarhoven or his business partners in the Netherlands. Van Laarhoven and the Openbaar Ministerie agreed that if they ever again wanted to interrogate him about the case, he would report to the Netherlands within five days of their request. After a request from a Dutch lawyer working for Openbaar Ministerie, the Thai authorities launched their own investigation into Van Laarhoven. Several days later he and his wife were arrested at their Pattaya home. Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands. It should be noted that the sale of cannabis in coffee shops is legal in the Netherlands and the Dutch “gedoogbeleid” policy ensures that authorities turn a blind eye when coffee shop owners buy stock from illegal dealers.' The Thai court’s verdict, however, ignores that policy, concluding that money earned with the sale of drugs has to be illegal money. Therefore, spending that money is a crime. His assets in Thailand were siezed and his home and vehicles were auctioned off.'' This man should not be in gaol. What ever he did in The Netherlands unless on the Interpol or Dutch arrest warrants should not have effected his status here,so it seems like the los bib just invented a way to acquire his property and assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Don't you see that the articles I linked to are about developments in the case AFTER that agreement was made, or is it just that you just parrot yourself, because you can't rebut my comments. According to the Telegraaf, the police also raided the building of The Grass Company itself, which is situated on Spoorlaan. These actions happened at the same time that the court in The Hague was handling a lawsuit against the company’s founder Johan van Laarhoven. He has been in custody in Thailand, where he is suspected of money laundering, since last summer. I guess he didn't report within 5 days then And don't you see that at the time of his trial he had an agreement to return to face charges. Instead of being given this opportunity he was arrested and tried and convicted for spending money that at the time was, from a legal standpoint, legitimately earned. ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands.'' He has committed no crime here and should not be in gaol. This is my last reply to you, because you prefer to close your eyes to facts, rather than admit you're sprouting nothing but drivel. The founder of this chain, Johan van Laarhoven, is currently imprisoned in Thailand, where he was recently sentenced to 103 years in prison for money laundering and earning money from selling soft drugs in the Netherlands. Let the other posters know which part of the conviction you don't understand, and why there can be a conviction if it isn't illegal. Bye bye Read the link to the OP. That tells you exactly why he was gaoled. ''Fifteen months later, Van Laarhoven was convicted for spending money in Thailand that he earned by selling cannabis in the Netherlands. It should be noted that the sale of cannabis in coffee shops is legal in the Netherlands and the Dutch “gedoogbeleid” policy ensures that authorities turn a blind eye when coffee shop owners buy stock from illegal dealers. The Thai court’s verdict, however, ignores that policy, concluding that money earned with the sale of drugs has to be illegal money. Therefore, spending that money is a crime. His assets in Thailand were siezed and his home and vehicles were auctioned off.'' Edited June 13, 2016 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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