A French fugitive wanted on charges of drug smuggling between Europe and America was arrested in Pattaya by Thai police on Monday.
The 32-year-old, identified only as "Bones", was named in an Interpol red notice, signifying he was the subject of a national arrest warrant or court order and asking for global law enforcement cooperation in his apprehension.
Police said the Frenchman was arrested in Pattaya on Monday. According to French authorities, he is a member of a big drugs cartel influential in Paris and its vicinity.
Mr Bones entered Thailand via Suvarnabhumi airport last month and went immediately to Pattaya, where he was hiding and preparing to travel to a third country, police said.
Immigration police revoked his visa and were coordinating his extradition.
