More arrest warrants issued for traffickers of Rohingya

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More arrest warrants issued for traffickers of Rohingya

BANGKOK, 21 May 2015 (NNT) – As the joint clampdown on human trade between Thailand and its neighboring country intensifies, the Royal Thai Police says the court has issued arrest warrants to six more suspects involved in the Rohingya human trafficking

According to the Royal Thai Police, the number of suspected human traffickers for whom arrest warrants have been issued now stands at 77. Some of them have contacted police, informing authorities of their decision to turn themselves in.

In addition to issuing arrest warrants, the Thai authorities have stepped up their hunt for human trade networks via joint operations with its Malaysian counterparts. Both countries have exchanged their commander-level authorities to boost the efficiency of the joint mission.

Authorities meanwhile reported that nine more members of Rohingya trafficking networks had been nabbed. Among those arrested are a local politician of Satun province and a relative of Pajjuban Angchotephan, the suspected mastermind of the human trade. So far, 43 people have been apprehended, the rest remain at large.

-- NNT 2015-05-21

[candide]

Does it include the army guy reported in the BP?

[clockman]

No police or military involved? T.I.T.

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Thai Trafficking Crackdown: 8 Thais, One Bangladeshi Arrested
By Khaosod English

SONGKHLA — Nine more suspects have been arrested by police in an ongoing crackdown on human trafficking in southern Thailand that began three weeks ago.

The nine new suspects include eight Thais and one Bangladeshi citizen, said Pol.Maj.Gen. Phuttichart Ekachan, deputy commander of Ninth Region Police. He did not elaborate on their alleged role in the criminal network.

Thai authorities have issued 77 arrest warrants for suspects connected to the trafficking ring since 1 May, when security officers discovered a jungle camp in Songkhla province that they believe was used by traffickers to detain migrants for ransom before smuggling them into Malaysia. A mass grave of at least 30 corpses belonging to Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants was found nearby. Four more major camp sites have been found in recent weeks.

NGOs and journalists in the region say Thai authorities have long-known about the camps, but turned a blind eye in exchange for bribes.

There are currently 43 people under arrest in connection with the human trafficking network, said Pol.Maj.Gen. Phuttichart. The suspects include local businessman, administrative officials, and police officers. At least 50 police officers have also been transferred from the region during the investigation.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1432192202

-- Khaosod English 2015-05-21

[razer]

I hope they keep the story alive until these people go to prison.

[fareastguy]

According to the Royal Thai Police, the number of suspected human traffickers for whom arrest warrants have been issued now stands at 77. Some of them have contacted police, informing authorities of their decision to turn themselves in

So when an arrest warrant is issued is it standard practice for the RTP to give the perpetrators time to run & disappear or even time to hide their assets or do they get the warrant & hot foot it round to their homes !!

[wabothai]

Mr. Prajuth, do you have enough prisons?