Crime Trang: Over 600 Modified Motorbikes Seized, Nearly 500 Illegal Exhausts Destroyed

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Authorities in Trang Province have launched a major crackdown on illegal street racing and modified motorbikes, seizing more than 600 vehicles and destroying nearly 500 illegal exhaust pipes, while also making significant drug and weapons-related arrests.

 

At a press conference held on 6 May, at the Trang Provincial Police Headquarters, Trang Governor Mr. Songklod Sawangwong and Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattharawit Keetmotaneekul announced the results of the operation under the campaign “No Illegal Racing in Trang.” The effort, which took place from February to April, targeted unauthorised vehicle modifications and broader criminal activity across the province.

 

Authorities confiscated a total of 607 illegally modified motorcycles. They also inspected 204 auto repair shops and parts retailers, as well as 50 educational institutions. In 11 of those schools, 44 illegal vehicles were discovered, and 44 students were given warnings. Fourteen sets of parents were called in for official discussions.

 

In a symbolic act of enforcement, officials laid out 477 confiscated illegal exhaust pipes along a road and crushed them using a steamroller. The dramatic demonstration served as a stern warning to youth and street racing enthusiasts to stop engaging in dangerous and unlawful vehicle modifications.

 

The Trang police outlined five strict measures to curb illegal street racing:

 

1. Immediate seizure and destruction of illegal vehicles and parts;

2. Legal accountability for parents of offending minors;

3. Increased monitoring in schools and garages;

4. Prohibition on garages modifying or selling unapproved parts without permission;

5. Shutdown of online pages promoting illegal street racing, with admins facing legal consequences.

 

Alongside the vehicle crackdown, police also reported the results of anti-crime operations in other areas:

 

• Drug arrests: 293 cases involving 308 suspects, with 161,900 methamphetamine pills and 12.6 grams of crystal meth seized.

• Firearms offences: 85 cases with 84 illegal firearms confiscated.

• Gambling offences: 11 cases involving 28 suspects.

• Arrest warrants executed: 59 warrants leading to the arrest of 58 individuals.

 

The authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring public safety and upholding the law, warning that such campaigns will continue.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-07.

 

 

 

 

[steven100]

wash ...rinse ...repeat  ...    same ...same...   every year,   media photo opportunity.

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Should be doing something to the riders....'cos they'll just go out and get 500 more! But in the cops small minds....this is positive PR:)

[JoePai]

Should have also crushed the bikes

[Yagoda]

Cool, keep it up, those loud bikes are annoying

[petedk]

Especially at 3 or 4 am every night.

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Cool, keep it up, those loud bikes are annoying

 

[pattjock]

Please bring that steamroller to Pattaya.