A 31 year old man from Hat Yai, Songkhla, has been arrested by highway police in Surat Thani for allegedly smuggling 14 Burmese immigrants into Thailand. The arrest took place on Phetkasem Road within Thachang, where he, after an initial attempt to flee, was apprehended with his Toyota Revo pickup truck, registration number ผผ7620 Songkhla.

 

The man, Rusdee, was found to be transporting both male and female immigrants who reportedly had no legal documentation for travel. Police stated that these activities are common on major highways, particularly during long holiday periods such as the period from July 28 to August 2.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Wachira Yaothaisong, head of the Second Highway Police Station, said…

“Illegal smuggling of foreign workers is a common offence, and many perpetrators take advantage of major roads as escape routes. During the long holidays, from July 28 to August 2, such incidents tend to increase. Upon spotting the pickup truck without a rear registration plate, our officers signalled for it to halt for inspection.”

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Top Picture courtesy of KhaoSod.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/hat-yai-man-nabbed-smuggling-14-undocumented-myanmarese-for-30000-baht-2

 

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16 hours ago, webfact said:

“Illegal smuggling of foreign workers is a common offence, and many perpetrators take advantage of major roads as escape routes. During the long holidays, from July 28 to August 2, such incidents tend to increase.

Thailand hub of people trafficking.

Way to go. Transport during holiday when there are more police. No number plate to draw more attention. ????????????