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Swedish Man Wanted for Murder, Weapons and Drug Crimes Arrested in Phuket

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Key Points
  • A Swedish man was arrested in Phuket, Thailand on April 9, 2026.
  • He is internationally wanted by Interpol for murder, weapons offenses, and drug trafficking.
  • Thai police tracked him to a luxury apartment where he was taken into custody.

A Swedish man has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, according to multiple Swedish media reports citing local Thai sources. The man was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, after Thai police tracked him to a luxury apartment in the popular tourist destination. He is internationally wanted by Interpol for involvement in murder, serious weapons offenses, and drug trafficking in Sweden.

The arrest was reportedly made following coordination between international law enforcement agencies. Swedish media outlets including Aftonbladet and Expressen reported the arrest based on information from Thai media sources. The man had been the subject of an international arrest warrant for the alleged crimes.

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