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Two Lao men wanted in ‘Meena’ heroin case

Senior officials with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board discuss the ongoing investigation into a heroin smuggling case involving a Thai flight attendant with members of the Australian Federal Police at the ONCB office in Bangkok on July 1. (Photo: ONCB)

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has sought warrants for the arrest of two Lao men suspected of using Thais, including a flight attendant arrested recently in Australia, to smuggle heroin to third countries.

If the Criminal Court approves the warrants, Thai officials can request the arrest and extradition of the pair from Laos right away, Areepak Ngernbamroong, the ONCB deputy secretary-general, said on Thursday.

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