Drugs planted in couple's bag on Thai holiday

[Saint in Paradise]

Genuine story this time.

An Australian couple holidaying in Thailand say they came close to being "framed" for drug trafficking after a hotel porter

allegedly planted drugs in their suitcases.

 

Dave, 33, and Georgia, 29, from Melbourne, stored their luggage with staff at their hotel ahead of their afternoon flight

out of Bangkok.

 

"As we let the bags down, [the hotel porter] wanted to know our itinerary, when we were going to fly, where we were

going to and how long we were going to be there for," Dave told A Current Affair.

 

The couple went for a walk but decided to return to the hotel after feeling uneasy about the number of questions the

staff member asked.

 

They collected their luggage, headed to the airport and proceeded to check in.

 

"I realised my bag was heavy so took both bags off and started re-arranging things," Dave said.

 

"I noticed Georgia's lock was gone, my bag had been tampered with and then and there realised something was wrong."

 

While Georgia said she just wanted to check in, Dave decided to take the suitcases to a nearby hotel.

 

"Dave basically said to me 'check these suitcases now, I think there's something in these suitcases'," she said.

 

They located what appeared to be drugs.

 

"I've grabbed it and just ran straight to the toilet and flushed it down and rinsed out the bag," Dave said.

 

"I went back to my suitcase… searching and searching and searching."

 

The couple contacted the Australian Embassy who instructed them to get rid of the suitcases and wash their clothes.

 

They spent another two days in Bangkok before changing their travel plans.

 

 

The Australian Consular Division helped Dave and Georgia flee Thailand.

 

"Our responsibility as the Australian Government is for the welfare and safety of Australian citizens

abroad," Justin Brown from the department said.

 

 

http://news.msn.co.nz/worldnews/8714318/drugs-planted-in-couples-bag-on-thai-holiday

 

 

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[Noodles34]

Sounds more like they bottled it!

 

Why would you go to a "nearby hotel"? All sounds a bit suss

[Whitey Grandad]

If they had any sense at all they'd have kept quiet about it.

[Colinjb]

If they had any sense at all they'd have kept quiet about it.

 

There could have been traces of the drug on their cases/clothes that would have been picked up by sniffer dogs. Better to seek advice rather then forfeit your freedom!

[Colinjb]

Duplicate

[Whitey Grandad]

There could have been traces of the drug on their cases/clothes that would have been picked up by sniffer dogs. Better to seek advice rather then forfeit your freedom!

 

Yes, I meant after the event, once they were safely home.

[Saint Mikey]

Yes, I meant after the event, once they were safely home.

 

Raising awareness for other travellers?

[alpine_saint]

This is why :

 

1. You get asked "did you pack your bags yourself, are you carrying anything for someone else ?"

2. you should never let your bags out-of-sight.

[Whitey Grandad]

It's when they say 'did anybody put anything in your bag without your knowledge' that you just have to bite your lips.