Syrian nationals detained in Phuket for alleged forged passports

A trio of Syrian nationals were detained by the Immigration Bureau of the Royal Thai Police in Phuket for allegedly carrying forged passports.

Law enforcement officials first apprehended a suspect at the Phuket International Airport when he attempted to leave the country using a fraudulent United Arab Emirates passport. Subsequently, two other individuals were taken into custody on the island.

The initial arrest took place within the International Departures Hall of Phuket International Airport on Monday. The HKT Immigration Checkpoint Facebook page, managed by the Immigration Bureau division responsible for airport passport control, made the announcement.

By Wednesday, two more individuals were detained at an undisclosed hotel located in Patong. The investigation at this stage was a collaborative effort between officers from the Phuket Provincial…