Malaysian Police Detain Thai Cop For Human Trafficking Charges

[Mid]

Malaysian police detain Thai cop for human trafficking charges

June 25, 2007 : Last updated 10:42 am (Thai local time)

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian authorities have detained a Thai police officer for suspected human trafficking after two Burmese nationals were found in his car boot during a check at the northern Malaysian border, reports said Monday.

The 34-year-old man, who was dressed in full police uniform, was stopped by Malaysian police on Sunday as he was driving through the express lane at the border, said northern Kedah state police chief Syed Ismail Syed Azizan.

Border cops found two women, aged 35 and 45, hidden in the car boot of the suspect. Both women are believed to be Myanmar nationals.

"They did not have proper travel documents," Syed Ismail was quoted as saying by the Star daily.

He said police also seized a pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition found inside the glove compartment.

Syed Ismail said the arrest was probably the first case where a Thai police officer in full uniform was caught for suspected human trafficking.

The suspect has been remanded to facilitate investigations.

Deutsche Presse-Agentur

[Jai Dee]

Thai cop held over human trafficking

A Thai policeman has been detained for suspected human trafficking after two women were found hiding in the boot of his car at the Malaysian-Thai border at Bukit Kayu Hitam.

The 34-year-old policeman, who was in police uniform, was stopped by Malaysian police as he was driving through a green lane at the border checkpoint at 12.30pm yesterday.

Kedah police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the two women, aged 35 and 45, were believed to be Myanmar nationals.

“They did not have proper travel documents,” he said.

DCP Syed Ismail said a pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition were also found inside the glove compartment of the car.

“We are investigating the case under the Arms Act (1960) and Immigration Act,” he said.

DCP Syed Ismail said it was probably the first case where a police officer in full uniform from a neighbouring country was caught for suspected human trafficking.

Source: The Malysian Star - 25 June 2007

[Steely Dan]

Thai cop held over human trafficking

A Thai policeman has been detained for suspected human trafficking after two women were found hiding in the boot of his car at the Malaysian-Thai border at Bukit Kayu Hitam.

The 34-year-old policeman, who was in police uniform, was stopped by Malaysian police as he was driving through a green lane at the border checkpoint at 12.30pm yesterday.

Kedah police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the two women, aged 35 and 45, were believed to be Myanmar nationals.

“They did not have proper travel documents,” he said.

DCP Syed Ismail said a pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition were also found inside the glove compartment of the car.

“We are investigating the case under the Arms Act (1960) and Immigration Act,” he said.

DCP Syed Ismail said it was probably the first case where a police officer in full uniform from a neighbouring country was caught for suspected human trafficking.

Source: The Malysian Star - 25 June 2007

Bless! That chocolate brown uniform and shiny badge obviously don't carry the same currency over the border and the Malays rightly concluded something nasty enough to reside in the false bottom of Pandora's box was hiding behind a cloak of legitimacy. P.S I guess the sentences for human trafficing are less than for drug smuggling.

[Scott]

And if the two ladies in the boot had proper travel documents it would be OK?

I can just hear the policeman: "If I had a pickup, they would have been riding in the back, but since I didn't, I put them in the boot!"

[chinthee]

Just a query. Don't those ladies seem old for trafficking? Being sold to sewing sweat shops or something?

[Tony Clifton]

Just one more example amongst the millions of criminal acts conducted by criminals using the brown uniform as a shield and disguise to conduct personal business, even teaming up with others in their entourage to expand the business. Even an ex-PM did it!

Refooorm!

[Jai Dee]

A Thai police officer held for trafficking Burmese to Malaysia

Alor Star: A Thai policeman has been detained for suspected human trafficking after two women were found hiding in the boot of his car at the Malaysian-Thai border at Bukit Kayu Hitam, the Star daily reported Monday.

The 34-year-old policeman, who was in police uniform, was stopped by Malaysian police as he was driving through a green lane at the border checkpoint at 12.30pm on Sunday.

Kedah police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the two women, aged 35 and 45, were believed to be Burmese nationals.

"They did not have proper travel documents," he told the Kuala Lumpur-based daily.

DCP Syed Ismail said a pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition were also found inside the glove compartment of the car.

"We are investigating the case under the Arms Act (1960) and Immigration Act," he said.

DCP Syed Ismail said it was probably the first case where a police officer in full uniform from a neighbouring country was caught for suspected human trafficking.

Source: The Star/Asia News Network - 25 June 2007

[jackspratt]

Not sure of the specific law in Malaysia, but possession of the gun may be a bigger problem than the people smuggling.

[a2396]

Not sure of the specific law in Malaysia, but possession of the gun may be a bigger problem than the people smuggling.

Yes, penalty severe for unregistered firearms. I imagine this sort of "sponsored" traffficing goes on plenty inside Thailand. I know several cases of "recruiters" who take ladies to Malaysia to work in the "entertainmant" industry. Surprising the guy was so bold & careless.

[skippybangkok]

Just a query. Don't those ladies seem old for trafficking? Being sold to sewing sweat shops or something?

Bit like 2nd hand Toyota cars....... if to old for Japan, they get moved out here, once too old for Thailand, they go to countries like Nepal.......

[lazeeboy]

Just a query. Don't those ladies seem old for trafficking? Being sold to sewing sweat shops or something?

Bit like 2nd hand Toyota cars....... if to old for Japan, they get moved out here, once too old for Thailand, they go to countries like Nepal.......

do we know if he really is a cop or just posing as one ...........

[Mid]

do we know if he really is a cop or just posing as one ...........

bloody good question ,

and the perfect out either way .

[a2396]

do we know if he really is a cop or just posing as one ...........

bloody good question ,

and the perfect out either way .

The perfect out?? What do you mean?

[Big A]

Posing as a cop or a real cop, no matter. Throw the book at the piece of sh1t!!

[Mid]

The perfect out?? What do you mean?

well .......................

true or not that story would get the lose of face away from the police ....................

[Scott]

And as the border officials were busting these two old ladies, the cops boss, with a trunk full of 14 and 15 year old girls went speeding merrily into Malaysia!

[Mid]

Thai Police To Dismiss Policeman Arrested In Malaysia

Bernama, Malaysia

right click disabled , go and read it for yourself , sorry .

[mellow1]

I guess these little things don't go over so well, in another country.He probably forgot what side of the border he was on.Had, he been on this side ,it would quickly be forgotten,like the girl who had her arm cut off.