Overview
- South Wales Police confirmed that two 17-year-old boys from Cardiff were arrested in Thailand and said officers are investigating the circumstances that led to their travel.
- Police have so far given only limited information about the arrests and did not disclose the location in Thailand or the reason for the detentions.
- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it is supporting the detained British nationals and is liaising with Thai authorities on welfare and case updates.
- Families of both boys are being kept informed and supported by South Wales Police, which has asked the public to contact the force quoting reference 2600200125 or to use Crimestoppers to report information anonymously.
- The pair remain in Thailand and the force expects to learn more on Monday, highlighting how cross-border cases require coordinated local police, consular channels and foreign authorities before fuller details can be released.