French national arrested after cocaine sachets found at Phuket airportNajib Aftat, 46, a French national, is arrested after cocaine sachets fell out of his trouser pockets at Phuket International Airport. (Photo: Sakhu police station)PHUKET: A 46-year-old French man was arrested after 10 sachets of cocaine were found at Phuket International Airport's domestic departure baggage screening area. The owner of the drugs was identified as Najib Aftat, 46, a French national. Police examined footage of CCTV, which showed the sachets falling from the suspect’s trousers while he was in the screening area. The drugs, classified as a category 2 narcotic (cocaine), were contained in press-seal sachets and weighed a total of 7.55 grammes.

Source: Bangkok Post February 06, 2026 18:21 UTC