Drug Operation Dismantled in Bangkok
Bangkok police have taken down a sophisticated drug operation in the Sukhumvit area, arresting seven foreign nationals and one Thai woman.
Those arrested include Egyptians, Pakistanis, Afghans, Myanmar nationals, and an Iraqi. The Thai woman is suspected of running a hair salon as a front for narcotics sales.
- 23 hookah stoves and pots were confiscated
- 55 boxes of snuff were seized
- 125 packs of illegal cigarettes were found
- Three bank account books were recovered
- Over 125,000 baht in cash was confiscated, with an additional 4,000 baht recovered from a sting operation
A hidden "secret room" was also discovered, where clients could use illegal drugs.
No statement from the authorities was provided.
Author's summary: Police dismantled a foreign-led drug operation in Bangkok.