BANGKOK, DEC 25 (TNA) – A Turkish fugitive wanted for
drug offenses has been nabbed after entering Thailand over 10 times in the past three
years.
Turkish authorities have requested Thailand to extradite the
46-year-old man Mustafa Yilmazx to face prosecution for possession of illicit
drugs for sale, Pol Lt-General Surachet Hakpan, Immigration Bureau Chief said
in a press conference on Tuesday.
Married to a Thai woman, the man named Mustafa first entered
Thailand three years ago and since stayed on-and-off on Koh Chang of Trat
province
He was apprehended at a hotel on the island, Pol Lt-General
Surachet said.
Records showed Yilmazx has not committed any crime in
Thailand other using false visa with forged information.
A probe has been launched on immigration officers at Klong
Yai border crossing as the man obtained a visa for guardian but has no children
and listed on international wanted list. In his visa application.
Yilmazx stated in visa application that he had to take care
of a relative at a false address.
Any wrongdoing officials who failed to enforce the law or
assisted Yilmazx would be prosecuted, he said. (TNA)
