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Four Israelis arrested for alleged possession of cocaine, ecstasy in Thailand
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In this July 5, 2020, file photo, fishing vessels and boats used to ferry tourists sit idle along a deserted beach on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. (AP Photo/Adam Schreck)
Four Israelis are arrested for alleged illicit drug possession in Koh Phangan, Thailand, local media reports.
Police raided a luxury villa in the city of Surat Thani, following up on complaints by local residents of loud music and strangers visiting the premises, the Thai Public Broadcasting Service reports.
Officers found cocaine and ecstasy pills during a search of a house, and arrested four Israelis, aged 27-29, who they allege organized the party, Thai PBS reports.
Police say the suspects face drug possession charges and will have their visas revoked, according to the report.
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