CHONBURI — Immigration police conducted a targeted operation in an upscale residential area, successfully apprehending a Swedish national wanted by INTERPOL on drug-related charges.
The operation, coordinated by senior Immigration Bureau officials including Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Panumas Boonyalak and Deputy Commissioners Pol. Maj. Gen. Piti Nithinonthasate and Pol. Maj. Gen. Panthana Nuchanart, resulted in the arrest of 37-year-old Toby (alias) at his luxury villa in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province on August 5.
The Swedish fugitive had been subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by Swedish police for drug offenses. Following extensive investigation and surveillance, officers located his residence and executed a carefully planned raid.
According to Pol. Maj. Gen. Chairit Anurit, Commander of Immigration Division 3, the suspect posed a significant threat to public safety. Swedish authorities are seeking his extradition to face drug trafficking charges.
Investigation revealed that Toby allegedly served as a “Global Moderator” for “Archetyp,” an online platform facilitating illegal drug sales across Scandinavia and other European regions.
The arrest aligns with the government’s priority crackdown on transnational crime, following directives from the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Immigration Bureau leadership. Officials emphasized their commitment to preventing foreign criminals from using Thailand as a safe haven while threatening public security.
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