Immigration Bureau Region 3 Arrests Two Foreigners in Serious Cases: Theft Gang and Drug Trafficking Suspects Evading Thai Authorities
Immigration Bureau Region 3 arrested a Chinese national wanted for theft and a French national suspected of major drug trafficking across Europe; both face deportation and will be handed over to their respective countries for prosecution.
Immigration Bureau Region 3 Arrests Two Foreigners in Serious Cases: Theft Gang and Drug Trafficking Suspects Evading Thai Authorities; authorities prepare to deport and transfer cases for prosecution.
May 23, 2025. Major General Songpruet Sirisuk, Commander of Immigration Bureau Region 3, ordered Pol. Col. Suriya Puang Sambat, Deputy Commander of Investigation Division at Immigration Bureau Region 3, and Pol. Lt. Col. Ithidhorn Prasertsakdi, Vice Deputy Commander, along with their team to track down and arrest suspects with outstanding warrants.
The investigation team arrested Mr. Wang (alias), 31 years old, Chinese national, wanted by Beijing Police, People's Republic of China for the charge of 'conspiracy to commit theft' at a hotel in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok. He entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport with a Non-Immigrant Visa (Category O). Passport and identity verification confirmed his match with Beijing's wanted database.
They also arrested Mr. Martin (alias), 42 years old, French national, wanted by French police on serious charges including smuggling, possession, offer for sale, and distribution of controlled substances without authorization. He was alleged to have imported narcotics from Belgium and exported drugs to the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, and Italy. He also faces conspiracy charges that carry prison sentences of at least 10 years. He was arrested at a condominium in central Pattaya after entering Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport with a Non-Immigrant Visa (Category O).
Passport and identity verification confirmed his match with French authorities' wanted database. Immigration officers proceeded under the Immigration Act, revoking the suspects' permission to stay in Thailand. Authorities are preparing to deport both suspects and coordinate their handover to the People's Republic of China and France respectively.
