Police Face Disciplinary Action for Mistaken Car Shooting in Trang

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The Trang Provincial Police Commander has ordered an investigation into the officers involved in mistakenly shooting at an innocent driver’s car during an attempt to stop a suspected vehicle carrying an M16 assault rifle. The incident occurred on the morning of September 29, 2024, at a junction in Huai Yot Road, Trang.

 

Police officers from the Muang Trang Police Station had been pursuing a white Suzuki Swift, believed to be transporting illegal firearms, including an M16. However, they mistakenly shot the tires of a silver Nissan sedan, which belonged to an innocent civilian. The actual suspect's vehicle escaped during the confusion.

In response, Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Patrawit Keetamoniyakul confirmed that an urgent factual report had been requested, and a disciplinary committee will investigate the involved officers according to the regulations of the Royal Thai Police.

 

He also assured that the affected civilian would receive appropriate legal compensation under existing regulations. The investigation aims to determine responsibility and prevent future errors of this nature, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2024-09-30

 

 

[Grumpy one]

So the police were looking for a white car, yet shoot a silver one.

Not to mention mistaking a Suzuki for a Nissan.

Have these brainless dim wits failed the eyesight test, or did they forget their glasses.

[Korat Kiwi]

Just another episode of The Keystone Cops!  FFS

[brianthainess]

[Will B Good]

 

 

 

How in God's name (Harold) is it acceptable to be wanging off shots at car tyres in an built up urban area???

 

 

Are these people mental?.....Never mind shooting at the wrong car.....don't be b****y shooting.

 

 

 

Edited September 30 by Will B Good

[Gottfrid]

Yet again, the force show a complete lack of sense and professionalism. I am starting to think they are more dangerous to have, than to not have.

[Grumpy one]

4 hours ago, Korat Kiwi said:

Just another episode of The Keystone Cops!  FFS

Sad but true