Pol Lt. Gen. Jirapob Phuridet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, ordered Pol. Maj. Gen. Montree Teskan, commander-in-chief of the police, along with the special operations unit “Hanuman, the Suppression Division” to launch operations. “Breaking the network of cross-border firearms, 1,000 bales” searched 21 targets, 16 arrest warrants in Bangkok, Chonburi, Kanchanaburi, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai, found more than 150 million baht in circulation.
At 4 p.m. at the Crime Suppression Division, Pol. Gen. Suwat Chaengyodsuk, commander-in-chief of the police, along with Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapob Phuridet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police. Pol Maj Gen Montree Teskan, Commander-in-Chief of Police, Pol. Col. Anek Taosupap, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pol. Col. Wiwat Chitsophakul, Superintendent of Police 3, Pol. The operation resulted in the destruction of the Bale arms-trafficking network, with 1,000 cylinders following the launch of a dispersed operation to search and arrest 17 suspects in the movement, along with belongings, 6 cars, 2 houses, 5 boats, and 17 firearms. More than 10,000 rounds of ammunition, 36 Grade 3 cards, 490 Grade 4 cards, and 28 bank statements.
For the 17 suspects who were arrested Initially, 5 key suspects were found, including Mr. Danupon Yongpong, 32, or Bell Samaesarn or 1,000 barrels of Bell, who were arrested at the house number 143/22, Nawee House 43 Village, Moo 4, Plutaluang, Sattahip District. Chonburi Province, Mr. Dongphon Rujithamthat, 49 years old, Sriracha District Chief, Chonburi Province He was arrested at a house in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, Sawit Jeamjira, 60, former Saiyok District Chief Kanchanaburi, arrested in Buriram province, Ms. Kanit Paotui, 52 years old, Saiyok District Officer and Mr. Yanadej Iamsaard, 31 years old volunteer staff which serves to compile a list of people applying for a permit He was arrested in the area of Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province.
Col. Wiwat said that As a result of on June 23, 2020, the Royal Thai Police, 34, and the military arrested a war arms dealer. with 25 guns of war weapons, machine gun ammunition and murder grenades Many items, including on July 30, 2021, the customs officer of Nong Khai Province has seized 35 firearms .22 caliber have prepared to be sold to neighboring countries with Mr. Danupon related to the two cases The Royal Thai Police (Sq.) has ordered to expedite further investigations to destroy the network.
Col. Wiwat added that For such networks, there is a process. There is a plan to work as a criminal group. Clearly divided duties such as 1. Capitalist group, 2. Mr. Danupon group which is responsible for finding people to make Por.3 certificates and transport weapons, 3. Groups of government officials involved in licensing duties and 4. Gun shops. In addition, important evidence was found. that this movement has a plan to injure someone else’s name Or people in the process came to apply for a license to buy firearms (Por. 3), which from the investigation found that more than 2,000 certificates were requested, consisting of .22 shotgun firearms and 9 m short-barreled weapons Originally, Mr. Danuphol had the nickname “Bell a hundred cylinders”, but following checking it was found that he used to be able to produce licenses for more than 2,000 cylinders, so the title was changed to “Bell a thousand cylinders”.
“Most of the people who asked to issue a Por.3 certificate had behaviors that were not afraid of the law. Claims to be used for sports purposes Some of them do not know the reason for submitting a request for a Por. 3 license, with government officials involved in issuing a license to purchase a Por. 3 firearm to join in the process. Forgery of documents and issuing a license to buy firearms (Form Por. 3) which is a false document When receiving a license to purchase a firearm which is a false document The group then buys firearms at firearms stores. The firearms were then shipped to neighboring countries. It was also believed to be sold on the domestic black market. from the inspection It was found that the aforementioned groups would gain profits from the sale of firearms per barrel. 30,000–50,000 baht when checking the financial path Still found money circulating in the process of more than 150 million baht,” said Col. Wiwat.
Col. Wiwat added that From the investigation of the 17 suspects, most confessed. Only some persisted in refusing. especially Mr. Danupon that in the interrogation floor denied and did not ask for any action in the arrest To blame all those involved, however, it is believed that the main culprits of the movement have been arrested. There shouldn’t be a bigger one than this.
Pol Lt Gen Jirapob said that as a result of the action of such a process. As a result, criminal groups can now procure illegal firearms. or weapons of war easier to own which this arrest clearance is like cutting the cycle of crime to reduce And following this will continue to expedite the expansion that the guns are illegal. And how did these welfare guns come regarding? And are there any other officers involved or involved in additional knowledge? And if anyone is found guilty or involved, they will be prosecuted without exception. No matter what part of the civil servant
Pol Gen Suwat said that For this operation, the police have also coordinated with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to investigate financial routes. Until able to seize assets acquired from the offenses totaling more than 50 million baht. As for government officials involved in the process in issuing licenses, Por. 3 that were arrested today, divided into sheriffs who are still in government service 1 people and retired 1 person, and if extended further, it is found that there are still government officials, whether police or civil servants, any unit involved Confirm that it will be prosecuted without exception.
