Police announce results of operations. “Clear some firearms. Returning Peace to the People" searched 1,658 locations across the country, seizing more than 3,000 firearms and more than 160,000 rounds of ammunition.
At 11:30 a.m., Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner of the National Police and Pol. Lt. Gen. Worawat Wat Nakorn Bancha Technology Crime Investigation Commander “Clear some firearms. Restore Peace to the People" to mobilize to eradicate crime in accordance with crime prevention and suppression measures and law enforcement. Between July 1 and September 30, the main goal is the elimination of firearms, weapons of war, illegal ammunition through online channels. including offenses involving influencers and freelancers.
On July 21, the Royal Thai Police conducted raids on more than 300 targets of online gun dealers selling to customers across the country, together with simultaneous searches of 1,658 targets across the country, arresting 966 suspects and confiscating their belongings. Among them were 811 illegal firearms, 99 registered firearms, 44,540 ammunition, two bombs and 6,239 methamphetamine tablets.
On that day, the police had extrajudicial Mr. Boom, 28, a criminal in drug cases. and tried to kill the officer There were 3 arrest warrants while searching Mr. Boom's house. Escape on a motorcycle and use firearms to shoot The police had to shoot back until death. from examining the corpse A 9mm handgun was found lying beside him. One M 67 wide-profile grenade and two smoke grenades were in the accused's backpack.
During the month-long crackdown from July 1-21, more than 3,016 suspects were arrested, 3,120 firearms, 163,880 ammunition, two bombs and 6,239 methamphetamine tablets were seized.
Lt. Gen. Samran revealed that this operation focuses on searching and arresting groups of people involved in all forms of illegal firearms. In particular, the smuggling of firearms and ammunition both on the ground and through online channels is expected to reduce the use of firearms in crime. and cause safety for people and society as well He also thanked the police from all departments, the government and the people who worked together and provided clues until they were able to wipe out a large number of firearms and ammunition. will continue to be cleared. Even after the end of the measure period after September.
Source: Thai News Agency