Bangkok, Chok Sam Khok was arrested along with a gun because he liked to show it off during the Songkran festival. He has confessed to all the charges against him.
After police received complaints from citizens about carrying firearms in public places. and drug addiction Therefore, they jointly arrested Mr. Prachok, 60 years old, from Pathum Thani Province. Which must be found to have committed an offense of “possessing firearms and ammunition without permission from the local registrar” along with the seized items, which were semi-automatic pistols, ammunition and knives, which were seized at a room in Phetkasem District. Phasi Charoen, Bangkok
Circumstances of the case With police officers from the Investigation Department, Investigation Division 4, Investigation Division Metropolitan Police Headquarters Received complaints from citizens about carrying firearms in public. and drug addiction Inside a rented room in Soi Phetkasem 26, Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen Subdistrict, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok, fr
om the investigation, it was learned that the person in question, Mr. Prachok, had previously been prosecuted for the crime of conspiring to illegally gamble according to List A (Sic Bo). etc., a total of 14 times and is not a person who has been permitted by the registrar to have and use firearms and ammunition. From the inspection, it was found that Mr. Prachok Actually stayed at the aforementioned motel room. Therefore, a search warrant was requested from the Thonburi Criminal Court. Entered to search and arrest along with seized items. During the arrest, he confessed throughout the accusations and was taken to Phasi Charoen Police Station for further legal action.
Source: Thai News Agency