A 33-year-old Nigerian, Ukwe Vincent Chisom, and his 30-year-old Thai wife, Ms. Kesini, have been arrested by Thai authorities over alleged involvement in drug trafficking in Bangkok.
Their arrest was confirmed in a statement by Thai police. The duo was picked up at their condominium on Sri Nakarin Road in Samrong Nuea subdistrict, Muang district, Samut Prakan province.
The arrest followed a Metropolitan Police investigation that revealed the couple’s drug trafficking activities in the Sukhumvit area.
Officers from the Child and Women Welfare Division conducted surveillance operations that led to the suspects’ capture at their residence.
Authorities seized 99 grams of Category 2 narcotics (cocaine), three mobile phones, and other evidence. Police also confiscated assets related to serious drug offenses valued at over 700,000 baht ($21,660).
Both suspects confessed to illegally entering Thailand through natural border crossings in Nong Khai province.
They admitted to purchasing drugs in the Sukhumvit area and distributing them in the Sri Nakarin district, with the woman renting the room and opening bank accounts to receive drug money transfers.
Police charged both suspects with jointly trafficking Category 2 narcotics (cocaine) by possession for distribution without authorization, constituting commercial activity that promotes drug proliferation among the public.
