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Thai Police Arrest Nigerian Drug Kingpin After Violent Raid

6/14/2026

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Azubuike Arrested

Police arrested Ikenna Patrick Azubuike, a Nigerian, in a raid in Bangkok’s Yannawa district.
Azubuike led the Dodorima network, an offshoot of the Neo Black Movement that moved 380 million baht last year.
He tried to ram a police blockade, injuring several officers before his car was disabled.
Police seized 18 grammes of cocaine and assets worth 700,000 baht, after which Azubuike faces charges of cocaine possession, distribution, resisting arrest and money-laundering.

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Azubuike Assets Seized

Thai authorities executed operation codenamed “Clipping the Wings of the Dodorima Boss.”
Seized assets—vehicle, cash, deposits and items worth ~700,000 baht—were given to narcotics officials for money-laundering review.
Authorities said 380 million baht moved through the network last year, with transfers to Nigeria and an alleged mansion built by Azubuike.
Azubuike claimed the group funded charitable projects via a fish-export business, said “Dodorima” means “hello,” and noted officials consider money-laundering charges.

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Azubuike Arrested

Police arrested Ikenna Patrick Azubuike, a Nigerian, in a raid in Bangkok’s Yannawa district.
Azubuike led the Dodorima network, an offshoot of the Neo Black Movement that moved 380 million baht last year.
He tried to ram a police blockade, injuring several officers before his car was disabled.
Police seized 18 grammes of cocaine and assets worth 700,000 baht, after which Azubuike faces charges of cocaine possession, distribution, resisting arrest and money-laundering.

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