News:2026-07-28/Trafficking/customs-arrest-four-foreign-tourists-with-more-than-33-6-kg-of-cannabis-in-their-luggage-at-phuket-airport

News record28 July 2026Trafficking

Customs arrest four foreign tourists with more than 33.6 kg of cannabis in their luggage at Phuket airport

The Thaiger reported that customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested four foreign tourists on 28 July 2026, two Swiss and two French nationals aged 18 to 26, after finding more than 33.6 kg of cannabis flowers and processed cannabis concealed in their suitcases before they were due to leave Thailand. According to customs officials, all four admitted that the luggage and the cannabis belonged to them. They were charged with attempting to export goods without completing customs procedures and handed over with the cannabis to investigators at Sakhu Police Station.

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Date28 Jul 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryThailand

State / provincePhuket Province

LocalityPhuket International Airport

AgencyCustoms

Coordinates8.11, 98.32

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-07-28 Trafficking Customs arrest four foreign tourists with more than 33.6 kg of cannabis in their luggage at Phuket airport The Thaiger reported that customs officers at Phuket International Airport arrested four foreign tourists on 28 July 2026, two Swiss and two French nationals aged 18 to 26, after finding more than 33.6 kg of cannabis flowers and processed cannabis concealed in their suitcases before they were due to leave Thailand. According to customs officials, all four admitted that the luggage and the cannabis belonged to them. They were charged with attempting to export goods without completing customs procedures and handed over with the cannabis to investigators at Sakhu Police Station. https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/four-foreign-tourists-arrested-cannabis-phuket-airport Thailand Phuket Province Phuket International Airport 8° 6' 36.00" N, 98° 19' 12.00" E event site Customs