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Bangkok Police Bust Major Online Illegal Firearms Operation


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In a significant crackdown on illegal firearms, Bangkok police dismantled an expansive online operation, arresting 39-year-old Chotthanapat, implicated as the head of a Facebook group trafficking illegal guns. Authorities seized 19 firearms alongside a cache of ammunition.

 

Leading the arrest, Police Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsawang and a specialised team apprehended Chotthanapat, known as Gib Phala, in the car park of Eua Athorn Lat Krabang 2. The suspect was charged with multiple offences, including possessing and selling firearms without permits, purportedly operating a lucrative business converting BB guns and distributing modified firearms online.

 

Despite having served previous sentences for similar offences, Chotthanapat resumed his illegal activities upon release, utilising social media to market and sell unregistered firearms. These operations reportedly earned him between 200,000 to 300,000 baht monthly.


Under surveillance, police discovered him using a white Toyota Fortuner for clandestine moves, leading to his most recent arrest. The police's vigilance highlights ongoing efforts to curb threats posed by illegal armaments, which pose severe risks to public safety.

 

The public is urged to report any information concerning illegal gun activities, with authorities emphasising harsh penalties under Thai law for both sellers and buyers of unregistered firearms. Chotthanapat now faces extensive legal proceedings at Charoenkrung Police Station.

 

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-- 2024-10-11

 

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