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Thai man, Lao wife detained in connection to drug smuggling case
Bangkok Post • • world
Key Points:
- Thai police detained a man named Arthit and his Lao wife Thatsaphon for questioning in connection with a parcel linked to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Melbourne for attempting to smuggle about one kilogram of heroin.
- The investigation began after the flight attendant, Ms Meena, was arrested by Australian authorities, prompting Thai police to identify individuals connected to the parcel sent to her.
- Arthit admitted to being hired to send six parcels to Bangkok, receiving 8,000 baht per shipment from a Lao national, with the latest dispatch on June 28.
- Thatsaphon was found hiding at a rubber plantation and denied involvement or knowledge of the alleged smuggling activities during initial questioning.
- No charges had been filed against the couple at the time of reporting, as police continue their investigation.
