Russian man arrested in Cherng Talay with four types of drugs

A 30-year-old Russian man has been arrested in Cherng Talay, Phuket, after police seized cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, ketamine and ecstasy, according to Cherngtalay Police Station.

The operation was conducted from 2 to 8 October 2026 as part of a security crackdown ahead of the annual nine-day Vegetarian Festival. Police detained the man in the car park of a shopping centre before searching a villa in Soi Kok Tonod 8, where they found further evidence.

Police reported seizing 65.02 grams of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice. A preliminary urine test at the scene was positive for methamphetamine.

The suspect was charged with selling Category 2 narcotics, including cocaine; possessing Category 1 and Category 2 narcotics for sale and commercial distribution; and consuming Category 1 and Category 2 narcotics, including methamphetamine, cocaine and ketamine, without legal authorisation.

He was handed over to investigators at Cherngtalay Police Station for further legal proceedings.