TWO Wirral brothers have been arrested in Thailand over suspected drug trafficking.

Joseph and Gregory Mulhare, aged 43 and 38, were arrested on November 17 by Thai immigration police in Pattaya.

Merseyside Police released a wanted appeal to trace the brothers in connection with drugs offences on November 14.

The pair are being held on suspicion of trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine to the UK.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said: "We are providing assistance to two British men following their arrest and detention in Thailand."