A Thai “mariscador”, was nothing but a YABA hustler, powerful and addictive asian drug. was arrested once, but remained linked to drug trafficking until he was arrested.
The profession of self-employed clam catcher in the Tagus Estuary by a citizen of Thailand, of 41 year old, resident in Samouco-Montijo, it was nothing more than a cover to hide from the authorities the licit activity that involved the sale of YABA pills, a combination of methamphetamine and caffeine, a very powerful and addictive drug.
When he was arrested in 11 March of this year, in Sao Teotonio, county of Odemira, the GNR apprehended the individual 2.830 YABA tablets, which in that Asian country means “crazy medicine”.
The fact that the individual holds such a large amount of YABA, a drug manufactured in Southeast and East Asia, was seen by the authorities as a consequence of the existence of a large community from that continent in that Alentejo municipality, represented by thousands of Nepalese citizens, India, Thailand and Bangladesh.
In addition to narcotic, were confiscated 663,07 euro cash, a melee weapon, two precision scales, 109 blister bags for packing tablets and other articles used in drug trafficking, a glass pipe, twelve lighters and the vehicle in which it was transported, not having legal authorization to do so.
“The suspect was motivated by a lucrative intention in the transfer of narcotic substances”, mentions the public prosecutor (MP) de Odemira in the indictment that Lidador Notícias (LN) We had access, further justifies that the defendant “contacted compatriots to bring methamphetamines from Thailand to Portugal by air., to then go sell in Odemira and neighboring towns”, justify MP.
In a conversation through social networks between the accused and a Thai citizen, that one wrote that if he did the transport he would “get rich”, adding that “you need to do this to pay off debts”, concluding that “when you arrive at the Portuguese airport it means you are lucky”, summed up.
The individual had been in Portugal since 5 November 2019, with a residence permit that was valid until 30 June 2022 and the only known legal income was dated August 2020.
According to found the LN, in February 2021 the accused had already been detained in possession of 250 YABA tablets, at the time he was also present in court and was released, but, subject to periodic presentations, but still continued with criminal activity.
In custody in Prison Beja, the Thai citizen is accused of the crimes of trafficking and other illicit activities and driving a vehicle without a legal license, requesting MP that the accessory penalty of expulsion from national territory be applied to the accused. The judgement, before a Collective of Judges, is scheduled for mid-January at the Court of Beja.
What is YABA? Cmethamphetamine combination (a powerful and addictive stimulant) and caffeine, which in Thai means “crazy medicine”. It is produced in Southeast and East Asia and is a very popular drug in Asian communities..
How is YABA? YABA is sold as pills, which are usually no bigger than a pencil eraser. they are colorful, usually reddish-orange or green.
what are the risks? Overdoses can cause hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), convulsions and death. Individuals who use YABA may also have episodes of violent behavior, paranoia, anxiety, confusion and insomnia.
Teixeira Correia
(journalist)
