Police question Simon Hall
about what they allegedly found in his apartment.
Theerarat Suthathiwong
A British man has been arrested for allegedly selling
crystal methamphetamines out of his Naklua condominium.
Simon Hall, 39, was captured in a sting operation at the
Wong Amat Beach Condominium May 27. A foreign informant assisting police
attempted to purchase 50,000 baht in ya ice from Simon when police swooped
in to make the arrest.
In the apartment officers recovered 25.9 grams of crystal
meth, two digital cameras, two phones and 50 plastic bags. Police also found
evidence Hall had been visiting a relative in Pattaya Remand Prison.
Police said Hall confessed to selling the drugs while
living six years in Pattaya. He said he owns a furniture store in Jomtien
Beach, which his wife operates. Most of his customers were foreigners,
police said.
The arrest came after police nabbed Hall’s relative,
Benjamin Marcor, April 30 for alleged drug dealing. Investigators allege
Marcor had been Hall’s supplier. They also said Hall previously had been
arrested for drug possession in Bangkok and was out on bail.
