British drugs suspect, 41, smirks as he is arrested during raid in Thailand
A British drugs suspect smirked as he was arrested when his house was raided in Thailand.
Edward David Harrison, 41, from Bedford, had allegedly been dealing drugs to other foreigners before police stormed his rented home in Pattaya.
Footage shows officers placing Harrison, seen in a white shirt and blue jeans, in handcuffs as they patted him down for narcotics.
They seized from the room 0.2 ounces (5.67 grammes) of crystal meth and 48 methamphetamine pills.
The seemingly dazed suspect reportedly admitted the drugs were his, but claimed some of them 'came from someone else'.
He was arrested and taken to the local police station for further questioning.
The raid came after provincial police chief Pongphan Wongmaneethet ordered a crackdown on drugs and weapons across the city, which is one of the most popular destinations in Asia for tourists.
Aside from the British suspect, officers also arrested Nittaya Iangsoon, 43, on a roadside in front of Wat Tham Samakkhi with 2.3 ounces (66.3 grammes) of crystal meth.
While police arrested Danaithorn Jaroonchai, 27, and Nattaphol Sroithong, 28, at a bus stop near Soi Chaiyaphon Withi 26 with .38 and .45 semi-automatic pistols and a large quantity of ammunition.
The police boss said: 'All suspects and seized items were handed over to inquiry officers at the relevant police stations for further legal proceedings.'
