"The Swede" Ahmed Mohamed Wanted in Thailand – Police Found Weapons Cache

An unexpected find was made in the tourist resort Patong on the island of Phuket when staff at a self-storage company opened an unpaid unit and discovered several pistols and ammunition. In Thai media, the suspected perpetrator is described as a “Swede” and goes by the name “Elmi Ahmed Mohamed.”

The storage unit, located in a shopping center in central Patong, had been rented by the Swedish citizen Elmi Ahmed Mohamed. The name Elmi is common in Somalia and may indicate a Somali background.

According to the company, the rent had not been paid for over four months and all attempts to contact the man had failed. After the deadline for unpaid rentals had passed by about 120 days, the company decided to open the storage unit together with the police, in accordance with company procedures.

When staff unlocked the unit, they found five pistols and a total of 100 rounds of 9mm caliber ammunition. Among the weapons were four Glock pistols and a CZ brand pistol. All of the guns had serial numbers and were immediately seized by police for further technical examination, reports The Thaiger.

Police in Patong state that they are now reviewing registration and documentation to ascertain whether the weapons were legally registered and stored in accordance with current regulations. Thailand’s gun laws are very strict, especially for foreign nationals, who may only possess firearms in exceptional cases with special permits.

Representatives of the storage company say that weapons and ammunition are prohibited according to the company’s rental terms and that the staff contacted authorities immediately after the discovery. The company has also announced that it is reviewing its security procedures to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

Weapons Under Review – Embassy Contacted

Police investigators are now also looking into whether the weapons can be linked to other individuals or possible criminal activities. In addition to the weapons themselves, rental documents, payment history, and digital information linked to the storage unit are also being examined.

The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has been informed of the case in accordance with normal consular procedures, but no arrests or indictments have yet been made public.

The incident has attracted attention in Phuket, where authorities emphasize the importance for both tourists and foreign residents to follow local laws. The police also urge the public to report any suspicious activity involving weapons or other prohibited items.