Among those detained: ▪️ 19-year-old Swiss citizen Shawn Cassidy Buczi.

More than 33 kg of cannabis in suitcases: Four Europeans Arrested on Phuket Customs officials stopped four young foreigners at the international departure terminal of Phuket Airport, who were planning to board a direct flight to Paris but never made it onto the plane. ✈️ During baggage inspection, vacuum-packed cannabis was found in four suitcases. The total weight of the shipment was 33.6 kg, with an estimated value of 2.6 million baht. Among those arrested: ▪️ 19-year-old Swiss citizen Shawn Cassidy Buczycki, whose suitcase contained four packages weighing 7.6 kg ▪️ 18-year-old French citizen Shaina Miriam Hadija El Gariib ▪️ 18-year-old Swiss citizen Marcus Frimponging ▪️ 26-year-old French citizen Alasan Justen Luciano Ahmad Jaa During their first interrogation, all four admitted that the suitcases and the cannabis inside belonged to them. ⚖️ The foreigners were charged with attempting to transport goods without proper customs procedures and violating drug laws and controlled substances legislation. They were handed over to Sak police. With the decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand, it is used more frequently as a transit point. International groups recruit tourists and send them off with suitcases to the UK and EU countries. Since October, Thai customs have seized more than 37 tons of cannabis. Detections at Phuket and Samui airports have intensified; recently they stopped a Russian man with 17 kg, two women with 32 kg, and a group of British couriers.