PHUKET, THAILAND – A 45-year-old Russian woman was arrested during a raid on a house in Tambon Thepkasattri for allegedly operating an unlicensed beauty clinic, with officials confiscating medicine and equipment valued at approximately 600,000 Baht. The arrest and seizure of 32 different medical products raise questions about the safety of injections and imported medications.
Razzia in großer Residenz
Police officers from the Crime Suppression Division searched a large residential house in the Thalang district on Saturday following a tip-off about an unauthorized beauty clinic. The suspect, identified only as Kristine, was apprehended at the scene and reportedly cooperated with the search.
Patientin auf Behandlungsliege gefunden
Investigators discovered a Thai woman on a treatment bed in a ground-floor bedroom, apparently undergoing a cosmetic procedure. Officials documented the scene, but details regarding the woman’s condition were not immediately available.
Großer Fund an Medikamenten und Geräten
Authorities seized medical products and equipment estimated to be worth over 600,000 Baht. A total of 32 types of products were confiscated, including collagen and lidocaine injections, as well as Nimesulide granules. Large quantities of syringes, needles, gloves, and disposable materials were also found.
Nimesulid ist in Thailand verboten
Among the confiscated medications was Nimesulide granules, an oral substance that has been permanently withdrawn from the market in Thailand due to reports of acute liver failure and damage. Officials consider the discovery of such prohibited preparations a serious finding in investigations against unlicensed providers.
Keine Zulassung vorgelegt, Import aus Russland
During questioning, Kristine was unable to present any medical licenses. She admitted to importing some medicines and equipment into Thailand from Russia via an airport. However, police stated that she denied operating an illegal clinic or offering cosmetic injections to clients.
Anklagen und Ãœbergabe an Thalang-Polizei
The woman was initially charged with operating an unauthorized medical facility and selling unregistered medical products. She has been handed over to investigators at the Thalang Police Station. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the illegal activities and identify any further accomplices.