Highway Police Dismiss Allegations of “Gang Stickers” Clearing Routes

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Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

The Highway Police have addressed claims regarding “angel stickers” allegedly used by the so-called "Unwashed Gang" to clear routes without police intervention.

 

This clarification follows suspicions raised by the popular Facebook page “E-Sor Kha-Yi News” about the use of such stickers during a recent event in Phetchabun Province.  

 

On 24 November, the Facebook page highlighted the alleged sale of these stickers, priced between 250 and 5,500 baht, supposedly granting vehicles immunity from police checks.

 

The post claimed part of the proceeds funded individuals who facilitate unimpeded travel. It further questioned the integrity of law enforcement in addressing such practices.  

In response, a source from the Highway Police Command stated that no official reports have been filed concerning these stickers.

 

On the date in question, three police checkpoints were set up along key routes in Phetchabun:  

 

1. Highway 21, kilometre 106, Khok Sa-at, Si Thep District.  
2. Highway 21, kilometre 152, Nong Chaeng, Bueng Sam Phan District.  
3. Highway 2372, kilometre 8, Na Ko, Lom Kao District.  

 

Led by Pol. Lt. Col. Worabadin Lertsuphasinsthit, officers inspected 430 vehicles, including 30 flatbed trucks and 400 motorcycles. Violations issued included:  

- 38 cases of missing number plates.  
- 16 cases of unlicensed drivers.  
- 17 cases of riders not wearing helmets.  
- One case of missing tax stickers.  

 

Authorities also impounded one motorcycle and seized drugs in a separate case.  

 

The police emphasised that no consistent symbols or stickers were found on inspected vehicles, suggesting that the stickers referenced might be part of vehicle customisation trends. Moreover, none of those stopped during the operation mentioned the stickers.

 

The Highway Police reiterated their commitment to transparent enforcement and dismissed allegations of complicity in illegal activities, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2024-11-25