Songkran crime sweep nets hundreds of suspects

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Songkran crime sweep nets hundreds of suspects
Phuket Gazette


Weapons and drugs were among the haul of contraband put on display at Phuket Police headquarters following a region-wide crackdown. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- More than 1,500 arrests related to drug, illegal firearms, gambling and other criminal activities were made in Phuket and the surrounding provinces between April 1 and 17.

“In the raids, a total of 171 suspects were arrested for firearms offences. A total of 165 unregistered guns were seized along with 750 rounds of ammunition, as well as two bombs and two war weapons,” said Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Srivara Ransibrah- manakul yesterday.

A total of 692 people were arrested in drug-related cases.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-04-21

[Ralf61]

OK so far, but isn't it somewhat muddled to mix dangerous drugs, dangerous illegal firearms and funny gambling onto the same level?

[MaxLee]

And, were those criminals so kind and pay their 500 Baht tea money to the police, and promised to never ever dever do it again????

Edited April 21, 2016 by MaxLee

[SOTIRIOS]

....Good God...look at that.....

...and that is just a fraction of a percent.....

[lust]

What did they do, raid a museum?

[Dap]

What did they do, raid a museum?

Or a junkyard.

[Beng]

[Ulic]

1,500 arrests, that's a substantial number. I would like to read an article in the future about

the conviction rate and length of the sentences/fines.

[sanukjim]

This is the Thai Army forcing the BIB to do their job.Four years ago and this would not have happened

[KenKadz]

Army assistance seems to be working out good for the Phuket Police.

[Oziex1]

I don't see any hand guns in the line up.