Thai authorities arrested two Brazilian passengers after finding about 6.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in their suitcases at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Nov. 8. (Foto: Instagram)
Two Brazilians were arrested in Thailand after authorities found about 6.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed in hidden compartments in their suitcases. The seizure took place Nov. 8 at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, according to Thailand’s Customs Department, which announced the case on Nov. 12.
The passengers had arrived on a flight from São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. During an inspection, customs officers found a white powder with characteristics of cocaine concealed in the floors and walls of the luggage. The seized material weighed about 6.8 kilograms, including its packaging.
Authorities valued the drugs at 20.4 million baht, equivalent to about 3.3 million Brazilian reais. The operation was conducted by the Customs Department’s Investigation and Suppression Division in partnership with the AITF, a task force that combats organized crime.
In a separate case, Thai customs officials seized 523 grams of cannabis resin hidden in books that were set to be shipped to Brazil. The seizure occurred Oct. 30 and was also announced Nov. 12. Customs’ sniffer-dog team flagged a suspicious package addressed to Brazil during an inspection at a private warehouse.
When officers examined the package, they found a dark brown solid cannabis extract concealed inside a book. The resin was valued at 784,500 baht, equivalent to 130,000 Brazilian reais. The Customs Department said attempting to export the substance without authorization violates the country’s Narcotics Code and customs laws.
Thailand’s Customs Department announced both cases and was responsible for the inspections and seizures.
