Customs officers have arrested a Turkish man after uncovering more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in his luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Officers said the suspect was detained on June 25 after officers found the drugs hidden inside coffee packets and chocolate packaging following his arrival from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil.
The Customs Department said the arrest was carried out by its Investigation and Suppression Division in coordination with the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) during a targeted inspection of incoming passengers.
Officials said the cocaine, valued at about 36 million baht, was carefully disguised in food products in an apparent attempt to evade detection by screening systems.
Customs Department Director-General Phanthong Loykulnan said the arrest reflects strengthened enforcement measures at border entry points.
