Thai courier arrested in Japan, 'ice' in client's package
Thailand General Thai courier arrested in Japan, 'ice' in client's package PUBLISHED : 26 Jul 2026 at 18:38 WRITER: Online Reporters Small Medium Large The box that allegedly contained crystal methamphetamine, carried by a Thai "carry-for-hire" courier arrested on arrival at Japan's Fukuoka Airport. Juthathip Thongnoi, 28, travelled to Japan on July 11 with her boyfriend, identified only as Sarawut, and another friend. The group operated a parcel-carrying service for Thais living in Japan, accepting items from customers in Thailand for delivery abroad.
- ▪Thailand General Thai courier arrested in Japan, 'ice' in client's package PUBLISHED : 26 Jul 2026 at 18:38 WRITER: Online Reporters Small Medium Large The box that allegedly contained crystal methamphetamine, carried by a Thai "carry-for-h
- ▪Juthathip Thongnoi, 28, travelled to Japan on July 11 with her boyfriend, identified only as Sarawut, and another friend.
- ▪The group operated a parcel-carrying service for Thais living in Japan, accepting items from customers in Thailand for delivery abroad.
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Thailand General Thai courier arrested in Japan, 'ice' in client's package PUBLISHED : 26 Jul 2026 at 18:38 WRITER: Online Reporters Small Medium Large The box that allegedly contained crystal methamphetamine, carried by a Thai "carry-for-hire" courier arrested on arrival at Japan's Fukuoka Airport. Her family says she was unaware there were drugs hidden inside coffee sachets in the package. (TV screenshot) A family is seeking help after their daughter was arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling after crystal methamphetamine was allegedly discovered hidden inside coffee sachets contained in a parcel she was paid to carry there.The case builds on recent concerns about the risks faced by "carry-for-hire" couriers who transport packages overseas on behalf of strangers or online…
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