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Saudi Man Arrested in Patong With Cocaine, Meth

A Saudi Arabian man was arrested in Patong with cocaine and crystal methamphetamine in his hotel room on Muen Ngern Road.

23 Jul The Phuket Express

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Patong – Police in Patong have arrested a Saudi Arabian national on charges of possessing and intending to distribute illegal narcotics. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express. The arrest took place in the parking area in front of a hotel on Muen Ngern Road, extending to the suspect’s room. Officers seized multiple items of […] Saudi Arabian Man Arrested in Patong with Cocaine and Crystal Meth -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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