Police

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Two Uzbek nationals aged 26 were arrested at Phuket International Airport after customs officials discovered nearly 20 kilograms of cannabis hidden in their luggage as they prepared to board outbound flights.

2 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket- Customs officials at Phuket International Airport, working in coordination with law enforcement agencies, arrested two Uzbek nationals after discovering large quantities of cannabis hidden inside their luggage as they attempted to leave the country. Authorities reported that the suspects, both 26 years old, were preparing to board outbound flights when their bags were flagged […] Two Uzbek Nationals Arrested at Phuket Airport with Nearly 20 Kilograms of Cannabis -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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