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ASAPFERG: 6:07pm On Mar 03
A Nigerian national suspected of being a key player in the cocaine trade on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, has been arrested.

The arrest, executed on Saturday night, March 1, 2025, near the Pantip Plaza market in Moo 1, Koh Phangan subdistrict, underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Thailand’s vibrant tourist hotspots.

Tourist police, acting on intelligence reports detailing a Black foreign national peddling narcotics to tourists, launched an investigation that focused on 37-year-old Ugonna J. (surname withheld).

Authorities discreetly monitored Ugonna’s activities before staging a covert operation.

Using the widely used messaging app WhatsApp, undercover officers ed the suspect, feigning interest in purchasing cocaine.

A meeting was arranged near the bustling Pantip Plaza market, a location strategically chosen for the operation.

Surveillance teams were positioned around the designated area.

Ugonna arrived at the meeting point and handed over the illicit substance to an undercover officer. Police swiftly confirmed the substance as cocaine before identifying themselves and apprehending the suspect.

The arrest yielded a significant haul: 25.71 grams of cocaine, estimated to be worth approximately 240,000 baht (USD 7,000).

Authorities also seized a black Mazda 2 vehicle and two mobile phones, potentially containing crucial evidence related to Ugonna’s alleged drug network.

The suspect faces serious charges, including possession of a Category 2 narcotic with intent to sell, and illegal distribution of narcotics without permission.

He is currently in the custody of Koh Phangan Police Station, where investigators are continuing to build their case.

Subsequent questioning revealed a clearer picture of Ugowma’s alleged operations.

Investigators learned he is suspected of being a major cocaine supplier on Koh Phangan, with his distribution network reportedly extending to other popular tourist destinations such as Phuket and Krabi.

He allegedly sold cocaine in one-gram packages for 6,000 baht (USD 175) each, adding surcharges for deliveries to other provinces.

To circumvent law enforcement, he reportedly eschewed postal services, instead using couriers for drug transportation. This method, while more expensive, offered a perceived layer of protection from detection.

The arrest, according to the police, represents a significant victory for law enforcement in their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Thailand’s tourist areas.

It also highlights the innovative tactics, including undercover operations and the use of digital communication platforms like WhatsApp, employed by police to address this complex issue.

The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the drug network and bring all those involved to justice.

https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/3/nigerian-cocaine-kingpin-arrested-in-thailand.html

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Federalis: 6:28pm On Mar 03
First to cement after a long while.

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NavasBit: 6:28pm On Mar 03
Na them

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ednut1(m): 6:28pm On Mar 03
Stop giving visas to riff raffs

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TechBaron: 6:28pm On Mar 03
N*ggas couldn't do nothing with me; they put the devil on me
I'd have preferred niggas to squeeze the metal on me
Rumors of Lucifer; I don't know who to trust
Whole world want my demise; turn my music up
Hear me clearly: if y'all niggas fear me
Just say y'all fear me

F*ck all these fairy tales
Go to hell; this is God's engineering
This is Hail Mary ; y'all interfering

He without sin shall cast the first stone
So y'all look in the mirror, double-check your appearance

Bitch, I said I was amazing
Not that I'm a Mason

It's amazing that I made it through the maze that I was in
Lord, forgive me; I never would've made it without sin

Holy water my face in the basin
Diamonds in my Rosary shows He forgave him

- Two types of sinners.. The one that sells drugs on the street that kills its s and the one that propagates hate for clicks/salary/website revenue. Y'all sinners!

Look into the mirror and double-check your appearance.

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BlueStripper: 6:28pm On Mar 03
Ugonna J (Surname witheld). shocked

La ilaha illa Allah Muhammadun Rasul Allah! cry

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MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:28pm On Mar 03
Yet, Another one

Oh No, Not again! sad sad sad
Some bad Nigerians are always in the news for the very wrong reasons.
May God save Nigerians from these idiots that keep bringing the country to to disrepute.


Same kind of people we read, that produce fake teething powder for new born babies under 6 months old, sending many innocent newborns to their untimely death!

They turn worn out and old tires to brand new ones in their shops under 3 hours and sell it back to unsuspecting public as tokunbo tires!!! shocked
Causing many deaths on our roads by so doing!!


Anything and everything is money to them, even when innocent lives are in danger.
Bastards.


Guys,
Legit Hustle is the way to a good and beautiful life,
That you will enjoy your money with peace of mind.
Keep pushing on guys, One day Hustle go pay.
God no go shame una


neonly:
Unfortunately u won't get many likes here bro
What you just said is the truth.
May God bless our legit hustle
Likes? we don't post for likes sir.
We only make our post and move on.
But quote and mentions may help tho,
That helps the Ministry...BIGTIME wink

BTW,
We no be bro o,
We are simply WE!

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RonardP(m): 6:28pm On Mar 03
Hmmmm Nigerians always on the news for wrong reasons

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femi4: 6:28pm On Mar 03

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whytediamond(m): 6:28pm On Mar 03
Na my brother grin

He's always looking for short cuts to make money.

No be today. Na so hand go take touch all the people doing fraud and selling illicit and banned substances.

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NtoAkwaIbom(m): 6:29pm On Mar 03
Normally, na our brothers, dem d every represent

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ibrahimsd5(m): 6:29pm On Mar 03
Hmm
MANNABBQGRILLS: 6:29pm On Mar 03
2nd arrest in just a single day?

This is alarming 😲

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Okortor: 6:29pm On Mar 03
Drug lord's for Thailand and Malaysia are mafians.

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hopedey: 6:29pm On Mar 03
Quick money just as their President.

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ugwumichael(m): 6:29pm On Mar 03
Do the crime, do the time.

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Okortor: 6:29pm On Mar 03
Boys aren't smiling......
hopedey:
Ok
datola: 6:29pm On Mar 03
Na dem developers

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Almunjid(m): 6:29pm On Mar 03
One major reason I cannot marry from Igbo tribe is their "get rich or die trying" mentality, which leads to a higher prevalence of crimes and immoral acts within the entire tribe. While it's true that not all Igbo individuals share this mindset, those who don't are few in number, and this is why they might feel disheartened by the generalization associated with their tribe. Some even choose to distance themselves from their fellow Igbos and prefer not to live among them, likely feeling like they don't belong in their own tribe. I sympathize with these individuals, as they might sometimes feel like they were born into the wrong tribe.

Peace!

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inoki247: 6:29pm On Mar 03
Lol Kingpin all this one na Play....


Kingpin wey dem dey handcuff for road side make dem show us his warehouse first Den we can say kingpin...

People they try Sha dey don't mind trading dere Life for quick money....

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Xscape1993(m): 6:30pm On Mar 03
Money Money Money....
shivisee: 6:30pm On Mar 03
Good . Good since you people are hell bent on destroying the image of this country, God will continue to deal with you. You see why when they ask obi to come forth with his evidences that he won the election, you now see the reason why he rather wanted to use the imaginary drug case to owned-goal blackmail the president !! Na their culture ! We are not surprised anymore!

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Dynamicboss: 6:31pm On Mar 03
Chukwu Pablo shocked

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allthingsgood: 6:31pm On Mar 03
Always igbo, tufiakwagi

*spits*

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dydx2020(m): 6:31pm On Mar 03
Na Dem dem

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Godfullsam(m): 6:31pm On Mar 03
Ogbonna J ( surname withheld) grin

Even if all the names were withheld, we the name checkers association know the particular tribe notorious for such acts.


No be today

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ezegenigbonine: 6:31pm On Mar 03
May his soul rest in peace

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Makunahatata: 6:31pm On Mar 03
Hmmn..one in Lagos , another in Thailand....na dem
The most ridiculous part is how their people justify and defend them tooth and nail 😹

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FreeSpirited: 6:31pm On Mar 03
When will Tinubu be arrested for druggg in Nigeria cos he's their godfather

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stevio(m): 6:32pm On Mar 03
Na wah ooo,of all places to ply your illicit trade,Thailand? Chai,you just signed your death,they don't forgive.

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