Thai customs officers seized about 6.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in two Brazilian passengers’ suitcases at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Nov. 8. (Foto: Instagram)
Two Brazilian passengers were arrested in Thailand after customs officers found about 6.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in compartments inside their suitcases. The seizure took place Nov. 8 at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, according to Thailand’s Customs Department, which announced the case Nov. 12.
The passengers had arrived on a flight from São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. During an inspection, officers found white powder resembling cocaine concealed in the floors and walls of the luggage.
The seized cocaine weighed approximately 6.8 kilograms, including its packaging, and was valued at 20.4 million baht, equivalent to about 3.3 million Brazilian reais. The operation was conducted by the Customs Investigation and Suppression Division in cooperation with the AITF, a task force that combats organized crime.
In a separate case, Thai customs officers seized 523 grams of cannabis resin hidden inside books bound for Brazil. The incident occurred Oct. 30 and was also announced on Nov. 12. Customs sniffer dogs flagged a suspicious parcel during an inspection at a private warehouse.
Officers who examined the shipment found a dark brown solid cannabis extract concealed in a book. The resin was valued at 784,500 baht, equivalent to 130,000 Brazilian reais. Thailand’s Customs Department said attempting to export the substance without authorization violates the country’s Narcotics Code and customs laws. The department reported both seizures.
