Four Israeli soldiers arrested in Thailand for drug possession
During the arrest the men reportedly told Koh Phangan authorities that they were celebrating the end of the Israel-Hamas War.
Four Israeli men were arrested for drug possession and consumption in Koh Phangan, Thailand, following a noise complaint lodged early on Tuesday morning, according to several Thai media outlets.
The men informed Thai authorities that they were soldiers on leave, celebrating the end of the Israel-Hamas War, and had been partying with 10-15 other Israelis who had left before authorities responded to the complaint.
The luxury villa where the men were staying was searched, and the men were caught concealing almost two grams of cocaine and powdered ecstasy, illicit substances that are illegal in Thailand.
Koh Phangan tourist police inspector Lt. Col. Winit Boonchit told the Bangkok Post that the men allegedly purchased the drugs from one of the men who had left the party after the noise complaint was initially lodged.
The men were charged with drug possession and consumption
The Bangkok Post reported that the four were taken to Koh Phangan hospital, where they tested positive for having used the drugs.
Police officers in Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand (illustrative) (credit: CHALINEE THIRASUPA/REUTERS)
After testing positive, they were taken to Koh Phangan Police Station and charged with possession of Category 1 and Category 2 narcotics, according to Thai publication Khaosod English.
