KOH PHANGAN — Police on Koh Phangan arrested three foreign nationals in separate cases involving drugs and immigration violations on November 5, authorities reported.
In the first case, officers raided a rented house in Moo 1 following reports of suspected drug activity. Disguised as joggers, police conducted surveillance before entering the property, where they found two men — Roman, 26, a Russian national, and Hugo, 28, from France — sitting at a table with white powder later confirmed as cocaine. Both attempted to flee but were detained.
Authorities seized 3.14 grams of cocaine and an ecstasy test kit. Roman was charged with cocaine possession, while Hugo was charged with drug use. Both men were taken to Koh Phangan Police Station for legal proceedings. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source of the drugs.
In a separate incident, immigration police arrested Yegor, 34, a Ukrainian national, near Phantip Market in Ban Thong Sala for overstaying his visa by 326 days. Yegor entered Thailand via Satun province in October 2024 and last extended his stay until December 13, 2024. He admitted to remaining in Thailand illegally and faces prosecution under Thai immigration law.
Authorities continue to investigate both cases, emphasizing their commitment to combating drug-related crime and illegal residency on Koh Phangan.
