THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Indian duo nabbed with huge 'ice' haul

Indian duo nabbed with huge 'ice' haul

Customs officials in Koh Samui have arrested two Indian nationals for allegedly smuggling more than 12 kilograms of the illegal drug crystal meth-amphetamine, known on the street as "ice".

The illicit haul of drugs found in the possession of the suspects is estimated to be worth Bt43 million.
Deputy Finance Minister Benja Louicharoen announced the arrests of Virdi Hardev Singh, 51, and his accomplice Puran Singh, 41, who said they had flown from India to Singapore and then to Koh Samui where the illicit drugs were discovered in their luggage.
Initial investigations suggest the two were allegedly hired to deliver the drugs to a contact in Koh Samui, who would then arrange for the massive stash to be delivered to Bangkok. 
Between October last year and July this year, the Customs Department said it had confiscated more than 73 kilos of crystal meth-amphetamine, over 8,000 kilograms of heroin and 260,000 meth-amphetamine tablets,
According to the department, more than 92 drug suspects have also been arrested over the same period. 
 
 
 
 
 
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