In a thrilling real-life scene straight out of a crime drama, Min Buri inspection officers apprehended four suspects today at a petrol station in Min Buri, a vibrant district in Bangkok. The suspects, who were nabbed red-handed with an illicit arsenal, comprised of 15-year-old A, Naphat aged 19 years, 20-year-old Natthawut, and 19-year-old Chanachon. Their hidden cache of weaponry consisted primarily of self-made handguns and close to 50 rounds of ammunition.
Their conspicuous hideout, a blue Honda Civic bearing the registration plate KL 9592 hailing from Nakhon Pathom, was stationed at a prominent PTT petrol station in Min Buri. Interestingly, the vehicle lacked a rear license plate, raising immediate suspicion.
Upon inspection, officers made a significant discovery. Concealed within the vehicle were the counterfeit firearms, impressively modeled after renowned manufacturers’ models such as the Glock 19, Sig Sauer P365, Glock 19 Gen 4, and Colt. The ammunition trove was a mixture of various sizes, ranging from .380 to 9mm in diameter.
This successful operation was strategically implemented by the police patrol unit in response to an alarming alert within their area of responsibility. As they surveyed the PTT petrol station, the officers quickly identified a suspicious Honda Civic. The vehicle was identical to the description of a car implicated in a previous incident. This incident involved a group of teenagers intimidating another individual with a firearm on August 30 in Soi Puchao Saming Phrai 46, Khlong Samwa, Bangkok.
As the officers executed a thorough search, they unearthed the hidden stash of five handguns, along with almost 50 rounds of ammunition snugly tucked away within the vehicle’s storage compartment. The parties involved will face immediate charges for joint possession of firearms and ammunition without a permit and the public display of firearms and ammunition without a permit or a reasonable cause.
In the aftermath of the arrest, the four suspects and the confiscated items were transferred to the Min Buri police station for subsequent legal procedures, as reported by KhaoSod. This incident provides a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of illegal ammunition possession. A similar case made headlines in October last year when an Israeli tourist was detained at Phuket International Airport for possessing 55 bullets in his luggage.
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