Narcotics Bureau Identifies Heroin Package Recipient Named 'Dear'

Thai narcotics authorities have identified the recipient of a heroin shipment from a Thai Airways flight attendant as a woman nicknamed 'Dear,' though her nationality remains unconfirmed. The investigation suggests the drug source targeted two criminal networks in northeastern Thailand, while a black-hooded motorcycle courier remains at large.

The case centers on Ms. Meena, a 26-year-old Thai Airways flight attendant arrested by Australian authorities at Melbourne Airport on June 25 with 1 kilogram of heroin hidden in her luggage. Investigators discovered she was hired to smuggle drugs by someone operating a Facebook account under the name "Rose Rose." Authorities are now tracking the motorcycle courier who delivered the package to Ms. Meena's condominium.

According to the Narcotics Control Board secretary, police will launch search and arrest operations within 1-2 days targeting major drug networks in Bangkok. Following coordination with Australian Federal Police, Thai authorities received information that the heroin recipient was to be someone nicknamed "Dear," identified only from Ms. Meena's statement to Australian officers. However, the Australian authorities have not yet confirmed whether "Dear" is Thai or foreign national, nor have they provided contact information for this individual since Ms. Meena was arrested before completing the handover.

The investigation is tracking the "Rose Rose" Facebook account, which has since been closed. Authorities are coordinating with Meta to identify the account holder and have also engaged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's office in Thailand. Police reviewed CCTV footage around Ms. Meena's condominium to identify the courier, his vehicle, and license plate, as well as his route from the origin point. Preliminary findings suggest the courier was a black-hooded motorcycle rider driving a sedan.