Quick access to drugs: Russian perpetrator arrested in Phuket!

Quick access to drugs: Russian perpetrator arrested in Phuket!

In Phuket, authorities are once again in the spotlight after a worrying incident was uncovered in the resort region on November 5, 2025. A Russian citizen, Mr. Semen Kasparian, was arrested for promoting a drug trafficking network in tourist hotspots. This was done through QR code stickers that he attached to electricity poles on Soi Bang Tao 2. These stickers contained abbreviations for various drugs, including KOKC, MET, KET and MDMA, and provided access to an online drug trade that accepted cryptocurrencies as a payment method. MP Mr Chalermpong Sangdee from the People's Representative Party thanked the police for their quick response and the arrest of the suspect, which took place on Koh Samui after he was hiding there.

What led to this deployment? Police were alerted after news of the stickers spread on Facebook. Surveillance cameras showed that Kasparian applied the stickers on a rented motorcycle from Karon on October 31, 2025 at 2:15 p.m. Now he has to answer for advertising drugs without a license, which can have serious legal consequences in Thailand.

Drug trafficking in the tourism sector

But it's not just this case that's causing excitement in Phuket. On the same day, a 28-year-old Thai woman was arrested in Patong, suspected of supplying drugs to tourists in the notorious party district. The police had observed the suspect for weeks and finally carried out a search at her apartment on Soi Baan Kanjana 2 (Nanai Road). Several drugs were seized, including 4 ecstasy pills and 3.46 grams of ketamine. These developments clearly show that the police are determined to put a stop to drug trafficking in tourist areas.

The authorities are increasingly relying on undercover operations and warning about the risks associated with drug use. To further exacerbate the situation, hotspots such as Nanai Road and its side streets are known for their drug deals, often marketed through social media. After previous raids in which a German backpacker was caught with MDMA, the 28-year-old will now face several years in prison if she is convicted.

Warning and measures

Phuket police are taking the issue seriously and announced tough measures to combat drug trafficking and use among tourists. Officials emphasize that the use of drugs, especially in party regions, will not be tolerated and that it is necessary to increase safety awareness among travelers.

In summary, the recent events in Phuket are a clear signal that the authorities are determined to tackle the drug problem in the popular holiday region. Close cooperation between police and civil communities is seen as key to ensuring safety for all residents and tourists as the tourism industry continues to thrive. Link to [Khao Phuket](https://www.khaophuket.com/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%AA-%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%87%E0 %B8%95%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%93%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87%E0%B8% A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2% E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A7%E0%B 8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%8A%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A D%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A0%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0 %B9%80%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%91%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%85%E0%B8% 8D%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%89%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%90%E0%B9%93%E0%B8%93%E0%B9%91)> and Wochenblitz are available for further information on this explosive topic.