Mark Robert Coutelas has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand, for allegedly being in possession of a hand gun and methamphetamine
A local Thai news report claims that Coutelas was arrested by police Tuesday afternoon following a raid on his hotel room.
At this stage, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is aware of the arrest of an Australian tourist in Phuket, but a spokesperson told the ABC that the Australian Government is set to provide consular assistance.
Thailand is currently under military rule, after the government was overthrown in a coup last week. This means Coutelas could possibly face a military court and be denied access to a lawyer.
Source: ABC
