webfact Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Alleged Lao drug kingpin Xaysana denies charges By THE NATION Xaysana Keopimpha BANGKOK: -- ALLEGED Lao drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha yesterday denied in a Bangkok court that he was a major player in a regional drug network. Xaysana, 42, was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport in January. He is believed to be the mastermind behind a network that smuggled drugs from Laos to Thailand for sale in the southern provinces of Thailand and other Asean countries, including Malaysia and Singapore. He was charged with smuggling methamphetamine, known in Thailand as “yaba”, and possession of narcotics. “He denies all the charges,” his lawyer Vorakon Phongtanakul said in Criminal Court, adding his client had also backtracked on a confession he allegedly signed while in police custody. Vorakon said Xaysana did not understand Thai laws and said officials told him he could change his plea when he appeared in court. Police have reported that Xaysana flaunted his wealth by posting photos boasting of his wealth and showing off his luxury sports cars as well as holding extravagant parties to entertain celebrities in Thailand and Laos. The court scheduled June 19 for a pre-trial examination of evidence. Vorakorn said that Xaysana was worried about his detention because he had never previously been convicted of any offence. His family in Laos would decide whether to apply for bail, he added. Public prosecutors have alleged that Xaysana and his network in Laos procured drugs and vehicles to hide the contraband as they smuggled drugs from Laos through Thailand into Malaysia. Specifically, Xaysana and members of his alleged network are accused of smuggling 1.2 million yaba pills hidden in a secret compartment of a vehicle through Nong Khai province on September 30, 2016. Prosecutors said they would oppose a bail request as the penalty involved in the case was severe. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30312640 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-04-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Ah yes its the old "We will defend ourselves vigorously" defense with a little Sgt Schultz thrown in for good measure "I don't know nothing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Police have reported that Xaysana flaunted his wealth by posting photos boasting of his wealth and showing off his luxury sports cars as well as holding extravagant parties to entertain celebrities in Thailand and Laos. And as I recall, certain members of the local constabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Of course he denied the charges ..they always do..it is a matter of tradition....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 what ?! a criminal saying i didnt do it ; shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If looks could kill. He looks as though he hasn't a care in the world. Just a speed hump in the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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