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Nigerian cocaine kingpin arrested in Thailand

by Editorial Team
3 March 2025
in News

A Nigerian national suspected of being a key player in the cocaine trade on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, has been arrested.

 

The arrest, executed on Saturday night, March 1, 2025, near the Pantip Plaza market in Moo 1, Koh Phangan subdistrict, underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Thailand’s vibrant tourist hotspots.

 

Tourist police, acting on intelligence reports detailing a Black foreign national peddling narcotics to tourists, launched an investigation that focused on 37-year-old Ugonna J. (surname withheld). 

 

Authorities discreetly monitored Ugonna’s activities before staging a covert operation.

 

Using the widely used messaging app WhatsApp, undercover officers contacted the suspect, feigning interest in purchasing cocaine. 

 

A meeting was arranged near the bustling Pantip Plaza market, a location strategically chosen for the operation. 

 

Surveillance teams were positioned around the designated area.

 

Ugonna arrived at the meeting point and handed over the illicit substance to an undercover officer. Police swiftly confirmed the substance as cocaine before identifying themselves and apprehending the suspect.

 

The arrest yielded a significant haul: 25.71 grams of cocaine, estimated to be worth approximately 240,000 baht (USD 7,000).

 

Authorities also seized a black Mazda 2 vehicle and two mobile phones, potentially containing crucial evidence related to Ugonna’s alleged drug network.

 

The suspect faces serious charges, including possession of a Category 2 narcotic with intent to sell, and illegal distribution of narcotics without permission. 

 

He is currently in the custody of Koh Phangan Police Station, where investigators are continuing to build their case.

 

Subsequent questioning revealed a clearer picture of Ugowma’s alleged operations. 

 

Investigators learned he is suspected of being a major cocaine supplier on Koh Phangan, with his distribution network reportedly extending to other popular tourist destinations such as Phuket and Krabi. 

 

He allegedly sold cocaine in one-gram packages for 6,000 baht (USD 175) each, adding surcharges for deliveries to other provinces. 

 

To circumvent law enforcement, he reportedly eschewed postal services, instead using couriers for drug transportation. This method, while more expensive, offered a perceived layer of protection from detection.

 

The arrest, according to the police, represents a significant victory for law enforcement in their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Thailand’s tourist areas.

 

It also highlights the innovative tactics, including undercover operations and the use of digital communication platforms like WhatsApp, employed by police to address this complex issue. 

 

The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the drug network and bring all those involved to justice.

 

Nigerian cocaine kingpin arrested in Thailand

 

Nigerian cocaine kingpin arrested in Thailand

 

Nigerian cocaine kingpin arrested in Thailand

 

Source: Linda Ikeji Blog

Tags: General News

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