Thursday, September 4, 2025 - A Nigerian man who illegally entered Thailand was arrested along with his Thai wife for drug trafficking operations in the Sukhumvit district, Bangkok.

Ukwe Vincent Chisom , 33, and his Thai wife Ms. Kesini, 30, were arrested at their condominium room on Sri Nakarin Road in Samrong Nuea subdistrict, Muang district, Samut Prakan province on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

The arrest followed a Metropolitan Police investigation that revealed the couple’s drug trafficking activities in the Sukhumvit area.

Officers from the Child and Women Welfare Division conducted surveillance operations that led to the suspects’ capture at their residence. 

Authorities seized 99 grams of Category 2 narcotics (cocaine), three mobile phones, and other evidence. Police also confiscated assets related to serious drug offenses valued at over 700,000 baht ($21,660).

Both suspects confessed to illegally entering Thailand through natural border crossings in Nong Khai province. 

They admitted to purchasing drugs in the Sukhumvit area and distributing them in the Sri Nakarin district, with the woman renting the room and opening bank accounts to receive drug money transfers

Police charged both suspects with jointly trafficking Category 2 narcotics (cocaine) by possession for distribution without authorization, constituting commercial activity that promotes drug proliferation among the public. 

The Nigerian man faces additional charges as a foreign national for entering and remaining in Thailand without permission or with expired authorization. 

Both suspects have been transferred to Samrong Nuea Police Station investigators for legal proceedings.