Pattaya Immigration police arrested a Russian body builder who is accused of sending Steroids back home to Russia. 47 year old Russian national Mr. Igor Cherkesov was taken into custody at a gym in in Soi Watboon, Jomtien by Pattaya Immigration officials accompanied by Thai military officers.
The arrest follows up on an international warrant issued by Russian authorities who want Mr. Cherkesov to be returned to Russia to face drugs charges for his illegal steroids importation business.
It is thought that he bought the steroids from a local Thai agent who supplied the muscle enhancement drugs to the Russian who then exported them back to Russia where they were sold for a large profit. Mr. Cherkesov was taken to Pattaya Police Station where pending a Court appearance he faces eventual deportation to Russia.
