Van Caught Smuggling Cambodians Across Border in Chanthaburi

[snoop1130]

 

On Wednesday, August 14, a van carrying illegal immigrants was stopped by immigration officers in Chanthaburi. These officers, led by Veerayos Karunyathorn, the Deputy Commander of Immigration Division 2, and Sawat Chotiranaphas, the Deputy Commander of Chanthaburi Immigration, were carrying out regular checks on highways and roads to limit illegal immigration activities.

 

While they were surveying Sukhumvit Road in Saenlung, Chanthaburi, they noticed a suspicious-looking van. They tried to stop it, but the driver tried to escape, leading them on a chase. Finally, they managed to stop the van and searched it.

 

The driver, 43-year-old Chatichai, was transporting 12 Cambodians, four of whom didn’t have passports or any legal travel papers. He was charged with helping illegal immigrants avoid arrest, and his van was seized. The four Cambodians without documents were charged with entering and living in the country without legal permission.

 

They admitted that they came to Thailand over natural border crossings looking for work in central areas. But later, they decided to go back to Cambodia and employed Chatichai for 1,100 baht to take them from Chon Buri to Pong Nam Ron, Chanthaburi.

 

The arrested individuals were taken, along with the van, to the Chanthaburi Police Station for legal actions. Police Lieutenant General Itthipol Ittisarnranchai, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau, and Police Major General Natthakorn Praphaynont, Commander of Immigration Division 3, told Chanthaburi Immigration officials to enhance their surveillance and examination of foreigners in the province and near the borders. The goal of these efforts is to keep on fighting against illegal activities.

 

Chanthaburi Immigration said it is dedicated to fighting crime and ridding the area of illegal immigrants, while also supporting and growing the local economy.

 

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-- 2024-08-16

 

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[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The driver, 43-year-old Chatichai, was transporting 12 Cambodians, four of whom didn’t have passports or any legal travel papers. He was charged with helping illegal immigrants avoid arrest, and his van was seized.

That's gonna hurt him.

[Homburg]

Did they chase and catch it using the Smart BMW?