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[snoop1130]

 

A dramatic arrest unfolded in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district as police detained a former Russian mercenary identified only as Milo. The apprehension took place on Monday when Thai immigration authorities raided his condominium room, seizing 110 rounds of ammunition and a firearm magazine. The 25-year-old, whose full identity was later revealed as Milo Yanovich, now faces charges of illegal possession of weapons.

 

The incident originated from a complaint lodged by an unnamed individual who claimed Yanovich had sent threatening messages, including images of firearms, and vowed to eliminate his alleged rivals. Prompted by this report, immigration officials traced Yanovich's location, acquiring a search warrant to inspect his living quarters. Their search unveiled a hidden stash of ammunition, further intensifying the gravity of the accusations against him.

 

During police questioning, Yanovich admitted to having a past as a Russian mercenary but denied ownership of the seized items, attributing them instead to a Thai acquaintance whose name he conveniently forgot. Despite his defence, Yanovich remains in custody, his case now transitioned to the Din Daeng police for further legal proceedings.

 

This arrest raises questions about the presence and activities of foreign mercenaries in Thailand, a topic that is likely to draw attention amid ongoing security concerns in the region.

 

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-- 2024-10-29

 

 

[Srikcir]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This arrest raises questions about the presence and activities of foreign mercenaries in Thailand

A former mercenary trying to stay in Thailand selling ammo that a mercenary might have access. What' the question? Thailand is awashed with illegal firearms and munitions, I'd say especially with its many retired (convicted?) Thai Military and police for which there seems little accountability of their pre-post possession and access to weapons. Consider also the general Thai experience with a decades insurgency running in the South, current civil war in Mynamar and Thailand's propensity for military coups.

[hotchilli]

Is he one of Phipat's finest ... welcoming Russians to bolster the tourism industry

[john donson]

send him to fight in ukraine? 25 years mercenary? you mean deserter maybe?

[AustinRacing]

He won’t be sending photos of illegal stuff to threaten rivals anymore. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

I swell with pride seeing the OP image of Five Just Men.....😋

[BangkokReady]

On 10/29/2024 at 5:07 PM, snoop1130 said:

a former Russian mercenary identified only as Milo.

 

The 25-year-old, whose full identity was later revealed as Milo Yanovich, 

 

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[jimmybcool]

Ammunition cache?  110 rounds?   🤣😅😂

 

 

[NativeBob]

Doesn't sound Russian. Maybe serbian or whoever from Yugoslavia.

110 rounds? Laughable

Merc.? We all mercs for sure. Sure-sure

 

Yes, Thailand is a hub of recruitment "soldiers of fortune": very convenient and inexpensive. 

[anandra]

18 hours ago, john donson said:

send him to fight in ukraine? 25 years mercenary? you mean deserter maybe?

better send him to any NATO country, as the russians constantly say they are fighting against NATO, not Ukraine

[anandra]

5 hours ago, NativeBob said:

Doesn't sound Russian. Maybe serbian or whoever from Yugoslavia.

110 rounds? Laughable

Merc.? We all mercs for sure. Sure-sure

 

Yes, Thailand is a hub of recruitment "soldiers of fortune": very convenient and inexpensive. 

It was not his real name. This is what russians state about him.
Russian "mercenary" arrested in Thailand.
A 25-year-old Russian has been arrested in Bangkok for threats of violence and illegal possession of ammunition. The criminal was introduced by  Immigration to the press as Milo Janovich with a note that this is not his real name. During a search of his apartment, police officers found more than 100 rounds of ammunition of various calibers (380 mm, 45 mm, 9 mm) and a pistol magazine.
According to a press release from the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, a complaint was filed against the Russian by a person who allegedly received threats of physical violence from him. Screenshots of correspondence were presented at the conference, in which Milo Janovich makes threats against an Israeli citizen.
"Get ready, dirty dogs. I will shoot you all to the last one, until I am killed, I will pour pig's blood on you all," is one of the threatening phrases of the man. In addition, in his messages he emphasizes the Jewish origin of those to whom his threats are addressed. During interrogation, the Russian told investigators that he worked as a "mercenary" in Russia. According to him, the ammunition found belonged to his friend. The police did not specify how long the Russian had been in Thailand or for what purpose he had arrived in the country.