A
Nigerian drug dealer, Odunze, 29, was arrested by Pattaya, Thailand
police on Monday, March 7 with two packs of crystal methamphetamine. According
to Pol.Lt.Col.Chitdecha
Songhong- deputy superintendent of Na Jomtien police station, a sting
operation was set up in order to apprehend him after the authorities
learned of his activities.
The police officers had oreviously arrested a local drug agent who claimed that he bought the drug from Chinedu.
Later the police officers planned to buy the drug from Chinedu in
front of a McDonalds shop. The police’s spy met Chinedu who was accompanied by his Thai wife.
However,
Chinedu realized that he was tricked and attempted to escape with his
car and crashed into two
villagers injuring them. The police officers chased him until they
finally arrested him in Soi Sukhumvit 46 road. His Thai wife fled away
with
packs of drug.
During interrogation, Chinedu confessed that he and his Thai wife have
dealt with drug for a long time. Investigation is ongoing and if found guilty, he will be prosecuted according to Thai law.
