Nigerian drug baron, leader of the "Dodorima" network, detained in Bangkok.

Thai police arrested 36-year-old Nigerian Aikena Patrick Azubuike (known as Patrick), believed to be the leader of the African criminal network "Dodorima." The arrest occurred on the evening of May 28 near a luxury condominium on Rama III in the Yannawa district (Bangkok). During the arrest, Patrick attempted to ram a police blockade with his car, reports Bangkok Post. A search of the suspect yielded approximately 18 grams of cocaine, a car, cash, and assets worth over 700,000 baht (about 19,000 USD). Additional assets found in the condominium are estimated at a similar amount. According to police, the total funds that passed through Patrick's network exceed 380 million baht (about 10.4 million USD). Patrick has been charged with possession and distribution of cocaine (Category 2 narcotics), as well as resisting arrest. Police are currently preparing additional charges for money laundering. The Dodorima network, according to the investigation, is linked to the international organization NBM (Africa) and was involved not only in drug trafficking but also in "romance" scam schemes. The suspect had lived in Thailand for over seven years and actively disguised his activities as charity and fish exports. The operation dealt a serious blow to one of the major African drug networks in the kingdom. Previously, as reported by Thansettakij, police also conducted raids against international criminal groups, including the arrest of two French nationals wanted by Interpol in the Asok area. Thai law enforcement continues its active fight against drug trafficking and transnational crime. In recent weeks, police also conducted large-scale raids on Koh Phangan in connection with the prime minister's visit, and shut down an illegal betting website with a turnover of billions of baht. In neighboring Malaysia, police arrested 51 men in similar drug-related raids. Experts note that using legitimate businesses to cover up illegal activities is a common practice among international criminal groups. In Patrick's case, his charity projects and export company served as a front for large-scale drug trafficking and fraud operations. The investigation continues, and police do not rule out further arrests in this case. For readers: Do not try to expedite immigration or legal matters with money—there is no legal "fast-track" for foreigners in Thailand, and such offers are almost always scams.