Overview
- The arrest took place in Dech Udom in northeast Thailand hours after Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford.
- Officers posted a photo of the detainee in a City shirt with the caption "Manchester is RED" as they stood behind him wearing United jerseys.
- Local reports say the 43-year-old was allegedly found with three methamphetamine tablets; Thailand allows up to a year in jail for personal possession.
- No charges or disciplinary action over the photo had been reported as the post drew wide online attention and mixed reactions about police conduct.
- A similar tactic was reported last March when Thai officers wore Liverpool shirts in a drug bust involving a suspect in a Newcastle top, with a district chief noting many colleagues support Liverpool.