In a recent drug trafficking bust, Bangkok Metropolitan Police (BMP) apprehended a Nigerian man involved within the possession and sale of cocaine, following a tip-off about his actions within the Rama 9 space of the capital.
The BMP apprehended the Nigerian man, Chiemela Solomon Onu, for possessing and selling cocaine. The arrest took place at a condominium in the Rama 9 area today, following a tip-off about a overseas national involved in drug trafficking.
Onu was discovered with seven bars of cocaine, weighing approximately 1 kilogramme, hidden inside a box of Lava chocolate cookies.
According to Police Colonel Piyanan Toskulwong, the commander of the BMP, Onu confessed to owning the cocaine and admitted to selling it to other foreign vacationers in Bangkok. Onu revealed that his motivation was to build up funds to marry his Thai girlfriend and win the approval of her family.
Onu would buy the cocaine for 1,500 baht (US$41) per bar from fellow Nigerian nationals round Sukhumvit Soi 7, 9, and 11 and then resell it to prospects for 2,000 baht per bar. However, his plans have been thwarted when his Thai girlfriend ended their relationship.
After the breakup, Onu would sporadically sell the cocaine, usually storing it in the field of Lava chocolate cookies, a memento from his final meal with his ex-girlfriend.
Police charged Onu with possession of a Category 2 Narcotic (cocaine) with out permission and failing to report back to authorities as a foreign nationwide beneath Section 77 (4) of the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522. He has been handed over to Makkasan Police Station for further authorized proceedings.
In related drug news, 9 overseas expats were arrested in Bangkok throughout a police raid on a drug-fuelled celebration at an upscale residence.
The group included nationals from Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and China. Police seized drugs and a loaded handgun, with the detainees dealing with charges of collusion in retaining Category 2 narcotics and illegal possession of weaponry.
The raid was prompted by local complaints of frequent loud gatherings on the residence. Cringeworthy to read the full story.
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