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Woman arrested with 16kg heroin hidden in pet food bags at Phuket airport
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PHUKET — Police and customs officers have arrested a South African woman at Phuket International Airport after allegedly discovering about 16 kilograms of heroin concealed inside pet food bags in her luggage.
Key facts
- PHUKET — Police and customs officers have arrested a South African woman at Phuket International Airport after allegedly discovering about 16 kilograms of heroin concealed inside pet food bags in her luggage.
- Salan Santisasanakul reported the arrest to Phuket Provincial Police commander Pol
- The suspect was arrested at the oversized baggage drop-off area on the third floor of the International Passenger Terminal at Phuket International Airport in Mai Khao subdistrict, Thalang district, at 18:00 on 11 June 2026 .
- The suspect was identified as Jali, 32, a South African national
Summary
Sakhu Police chief Pol. Col. Salan Santisasanakul reported the arrest to Phuket Provincial Police commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum on the evening of 13 June 2026 .
The suspect was identified as Jali, 32, a South African national . The arrest was carried out by investigators from Sakhu Police Station, Phuket Airport Customs officials and officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau.