An Israeli national has been arrested in Krabi after authorities raided a cannabis farm accused of operating through Thai nominees and breaching multiple laws.
The operation was carried out Wednesday morning at Cannazon Farm in Mueang district, after more than two months of investigation, said Pol Maj Gen Sukkasem Nakonvilai, commander of Krabi Provincial Police.
The search team was led by Krabi Governor Angkura Siladhewakul and accompanied by ML Bhuthong Thongyai, deputy director-general of the Department of Business Development.
At the scene, Mr Moshe (surname withheld), the Israeli national identified as the business owner, was stopped as he attempted to leave the premises.
He initially delayed the search, requesting his lawyer's presence, but authorities proceeded after no lawyer arrived.
Inside, officials found the premises converted into a secure, closed-system cannabis facility with keycard access, light and temperature controls, and large quantities of dried cannabis and extracts.
The police said the products were sold for on-site consumption, delivery services and online distribution, largely targeting foreign customers.
Financial checks revealed more than 40 million baht in circulation linked to a prominent local law firm acting as a nominee, with additional accounts and related companies under investigation.
Pol Maj Gen Sukkasem said the suspect used Thai nominees to obtain licences, prompting authorities to suspend Cannazon Farm's licence for 60 days pending permanent revocation.
