M-67 grenade defused at On Nut condominium

[Thaivisa News]

Bangkok: – The Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians have successfully disabled one hand grenade believed to have been left inside a vacant condominium room on On Nut Road since 1998.

The grenade was discovered by construction workers in charge of renovating the room for a new tenant, Phra Khanong police said.

Before defusing the explosive device, EOD technicians asked tenants to vacate the building.

Police investigator Lieutenant Suwan Chanhuana said he suspected the grenade to belong to the former tenant of the room, ex-police officer Athipat Ukritkan.

Workers found the grenade hidden on the bathroom ceiling.

Athipat bought and mortgaged the condominium room when he served at Phra Pradaeng police station, Samut Prakan between 1995 and 1998.

Suwan voiced puzzlement why Athipat should have the grenade in possession.

Before his sudden disappearance in 1998, Athipat was mired in debts. He was discharged for deserting his duty.

His condominium room was repossessed by his creditor bank. It was put on the market for years before finding a buyer.

Phra Pradaeng policemen said Athipat owed them a large sum of money before disappearing without a trace for 17 years.

They voiced scepticism that he could be summoned for questioning in connection with the grenade.

The condominium management said the room was vacant until the start of renovation work and that Athipat had not left any forwarding address.

Phrakhanong police have issued a summons for Athipat and prepared to lodge charges related to illegal possession of explosive device, classified as weapon of war, and having firearms and ammunitions which could not be licensed for private use.

[NongKhaiKid]

Is this confused story trying to say the suspect has re-surfaced ?

Mind you if the BIB can get arrest warrants for unnamed suspects I suppose it's not a problem to summons someone who hasn't been seen for 17 years.

[Sviss Geez]

Is this confused story trying to say the suspect has re-surfaced ?

Mind you if the BIB can get arrest warrants for unnamed suspects I suppose it's not a problem to summons someone who hasn't been seen for 17 years.

This straight forward OP is saying that a grenade was found in the ex-copper's condo when it was being renovated for the new owner. He disappeared 17 years ago and the bank repossessed the condo so it could be sold. Easy.