Dutch retiree arrested with “ice” in Pattaya

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PUBLISHED: 5 Aug 2024 at 15: 02

Police examine evidence and question a Dutch suspect in his condominium in Pattaya, Thailand on Sunday. (Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong)
On Sunday, police in Pattaya, Thailand, question a French think and study evidence in his condo. ( Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong )

A Dutchman, 63, was detained by police in Pattawa for allegedly capturing “ice” or crystal meth and other items that were thought to be used to make illegal drugs.

At 5.36pm on Sunday, police conducted a first-time, anonymous person who was identified only as Simon on a nearby street. He appeared cautious. They found two cheap bits of “ice” with him.

In a subsequent search at his condo, police saw a portable oil burner, four containers of solutions, calcium hydroxide, substance abuse equipment, a glass stirring rod, a cheap sealing machine, a modern weighing scale and bare jelly packs as well as 120 euros and 56, 500 baht in cash.

The previous Dutch man said he had “ice” and was trying to make “liquid ecstasy”.