Crime Cyber Police Arrest Man Selling Illegal Chainsaws Online

[Georgealbert]

 

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Cybercrime police have apprehended a man involved in the illegal online sale of chainsaws and uncovered a cache of homemade firearms at his residence.

 

Following an investigation into a Facebook fan page named “Chainsaw Trading,” officers from the Cyber Crime Division 4, led by Police Colonel Komsan Meepakdee, gathered evidence that the page was illegally selling chainsaws online. Authorities secured a search warrant from Chiang Mai Provincial Court and conducted a raid on 8 August at a house in Moo 7, Nong Phueng Subdistrict, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province.

 

During the search, police found Mr. A in possession of seven Stihl model 070 chainsaws, 16 chainsaw guide bars and 12 chainsaw chains. Additionally, officers discovered illegal firearms including one .22 calibre revolver, six homemade air rifles mounted on the house wall, one air pistol, and several rounds of ammunition.

 

None of the chainsaws or firearms were properly licensed under Thai law. Mr. A admitted to collecting firearms and had acquired the homemade guns from antique shops, using them as decorative items on his house walls. He also purchased used chainsaws from antique shops and local villagers, repairing and refurbishing them before advertising for sale on Facebook and other online platforms to supplement his income.

 

Authorities noted that the chainsaws exceeded the engine power and guide bar length limits permitted by law, prompting the confiscation of all items as evidence. Mr. A faces charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, unlicensed possession of chainsaws and conducting chainsaw repair business without the required registration.

 

He was detained and handed over to investigators to proceed with legal action.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-10