Nigerian man arrested in Phuket cocaine sting, police say
Nigerian arrested in Phuket cocaine sting operation👮 Tourist police in Phuket, Thailand, have apprehended two foreign nationals following targeted undercover operations to crack down on drug trafficking in the region…
Tourist police arrested a Nigerian man in a Phuket cocaine sting operation on May 7, 2026, after an undercover investigation targeting foreign suspects linked to drug sales. Officers seized more than 10 grams of cocaine from Samuel Egbujonuma Silas at a clothing store in Patong and found he had overstayed his visa by 550 days, police said.
Pol Lt Gen Saksira Puek-am said he ordered the crackdown to address offences committed by foreigners.
Investigators used undercover agents to infiltrate groups suspected of selling narcotics in the area.
Second suspect arrested on Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road
In a separate operation, officers arrested Bruno Trunfio, a Belgian national, in front of a convenience store on Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road.
Police said he was carrying about 2.90 grams of cocaine and had overstayed his permit to remain in the kingdom by 762 days.
Both men were charged with selling Category 2 narcotics for commercial purposes without permission and with overstaying their visas.
The suspects were handed over to investigators at Patong Police Station for further legal proceedings.
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