A Russian man facing eight years in jail at home for selling steroids from Thailand was captured hiding out in Jomtien Beach.
Chonburi Immigration Police and soldiers from the 14th Military Circle apprehended Igor Cherkesov, 47, at a gym on Soi Wat Bunkanchanaram Dec. 3. Officers said he had only a photocopy of his passport on him at the time of his arrest and that it had expired in March 2013. His visa had expired nearly two years ago.
Igor Cherkesov has been arrested for selling steroids.
The arrest came after the Russian embassy asked authorities to arrest the accused smuggler wanted on an Interpol alert. He faces drug charges carrying an eight-year term in Russia.
Police said Cherkesov confessed he had bought steroids from a Thai agent to sell back home. He was charged with smuggling muscle-enhancing substances and immigration offenses before being processed for deportation.
