April 5 – "Pol. Gen. Surachet" commands the former director-deputy director. and the chief inspector of the Pak Kret Police Station, 8 behind the scenes, for being lax and allowing firearms to be stolen for sale with the expectation of the provincial governor and directors across the country If there is a firearm case in the area during the election time be responsible
Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, Deputy Commissioner of the National Police Announcing the progress of the royal gun theft case of Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, after the arrest of Maj. Maj. Chaowalit Phumkajon, former commander of the Pak Kret Police Suppression Division who was responsible for inspecting and maintaining weapons. Royal guns in the treasury of the Pak Kret Police Station After the incident, the investigative team found evidence that Maj. Gen. Chaowalit was the one who stole 160 firearms in the treasury and sold them to other people. And most recently, the court has sentenced Dr. Maj. Chaowalit to 50 years in prison.
After that, the National Police Commissioner Has ordered an investigation to expand the arrest of those involved in the purchase of all royal firearms Including tracking and bringing back firearms The investigative team expanded the results and prosecuted eight police officers of the Pak Kret Police Station for neglecting or neglecting their duties wrongfully. In the case of controlling and inspecting royal firearms As a result, it can be stolen and sold.
The 8 police officers charged are two former superintendents of Pak Kret Police Station, three former deputy superintendents of the suppression of Pak Kret Police Station and three former inspectors of Pak Kret Police Station. duty Which has concluded the case sent to the NACC for prosecution on March 30th along with setting up a disciplinary inquiry committee As for the consideration of promotion, it is the commander's power to delay.
In addition, the investigative team has gathered evidence to the point that 23 persons involved in the purchase of guns and gun pledges from Maj. Chaowalit have been prosecuted, all of whom have been accused of accepting stolen goods. which the investigating officer has examined and given opinions on the case and has been sent to the public prosecutor for consideration. by the majority of those who buy guns be a gambler The local casino owner is not the shooter, but it is considered dangerous if the gun falls into the hands of gamblers. When there is a problem, they start shooting each other. Another part will be a group that accepts gun pawns. When the pawn is released, it is sold. including teenagers group of gangsters too
for stolen royal weapons Only 63 cylinders were able to be tracked back, with the remaining 97 cylinders being tracked and searched. The latest information shows that most guns fall into neighboring countries. Especially the group of troops, there are about 20 guns, mostly M16 rifles. These troops have a need for firearms. due to having money but unable to find a gun When the gun was purchased Negotiating for a buy back is quite difficult even with a large amount of buy back offers. but refused to sell
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Police emphasized that the remaining guns must be urgently tracked back up as soon as possible. especially during the time of the election Firearms may be used to cause crime. which has instructed all provincial police commanders and director of every police station Prevent crimes related to firearms. If you find any area There was a firearm case. during the pre-election period The Commander and the Superintendent shall be held responsible. cannot deny responsibility Because it happens in the area, everything must be aware of the situation and prevent it at all.
Police General Surachet It also stated that it had ordered a thorough inspection of both formal and informal firearms. Including the confiscated firearms that the case ended and the retired royal guns. dilapidated to make an account before delivering and destroying simultaneously according to the regulations of the Royal Thai Police by the end of this year This is to prevent the smuggling of royal guns for sale. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
