A 23-year-old england/Waleswales/england/Waleswales/england/Waleswales/british/”>british/”>british/”>British man is facing a death sentence after being busted with a suitcase stuffed full of crystal meth in Thailand.
George Wilson Nabbed in Bangkok’s Infamous Red-Light District
George Wilson, from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, was arrested Monday night at a seedy hotel in Bangkok’s notorious red-light district. Thai police revealed the suitcase he carried contained Overover nine kilograms of crystal methamphetamine.
In footage, Wilson is seen clutching the suitcase as officers question him. When asked about the contents, he simply replied, “I don’t know.”
‘Chinese Tea’ Foil Packets Hide Deadly Drugs
Police opened the bag on camera, pulling out flip-flops and a towel before uncovering 10 foil packets marked as “Chinese tea.” Chemical tests confirmed these packets were actually crystal meth.
Wilson was marched in front of the media with the drugs on display. He remains in custody and is due in court later today.
Death Penalty Hangs Over British Drug Smuggling Suspect
Thai cops believe Wilson planned to smuggle the drugs through Suvarnabhumi Airport to an associate overseas. Investigators followed the suspected drug ring for days before making their move.
Thailand’s ruthless drug laws mean Wilson could face execution if convicted, casting a dark shadow Overover his future.