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Arrest of “Aek Romklao” in possession of illegal guns and ice drugs

Bangkok, Metropolitan Police detectives arrested "Aek Romklao" in possession of illegal guns and ice drugs. Pleaded guilty to ordering guns online. Claiming to use it for self-defense As for ice, I bought it to use myself. On March 28, 2024, Operation Teams 1 and 4 by Pol. Lt. Col. Sarawut Phimsupaporn and Pol. Lt. Col. Tossarasmi Kitithara, news analysis sub-inspector, B.E. The Public Health Office, along with their forces, joined together to arrest Mr. Ekajit, 38 years old, from Khlong Song Ton Nun Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, on charges of committing an offense. "Possession of Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine or ice) without permission" and "Possession of firearms and ammunition without permission, according to Firearms Act Ammunition, explosives, fireworks and imitation firearms, 1947.' The results of the search found that the seized items were Thai-made firearms. Shotgun ammunition, drugs, knives and related equipment, totaling 10 items, consisting of Thai-made firearms Shotgun siz e number 12, quantity 1 cylinder 25 rounds of size 12 shotgun ammunition 1 airsoft revolver type gun 1 box of steel ball bullets Bullet feeder, 1 piece Bullets for steel balls, 6 rounds 3 knife weapons Ice, total weight of bag 16.63 grams, ice weight 13.56 grams. Drug paraphernalia, 34 pieces 1 bag of damaged drug paraphernalia The Metropolitan Investigation Team brought a search warrant from the Minburi Criminal Court, No. K183/2567, dated March 28, 2024, to search a house in Soi Kheha Rom Klao 64, Khlong Song Ton Nun Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, which information from the investigation revealed that it was the current residence and was The place where Mr. Ekajit's illegal guns and drugs are hidden. The results of the inspection found firearms and drugs. List of items Therefore, the accused was taken to the investigating officer at Romklao Police Station for further legal proceedings. From questioning Mr. Ekajit confess that The drugs he bought from Mr. Aom via Facebook In each orde r, approximately 10 grams will be ordered for consumption. After ordering Mr. Aom He would place the drugs on electric poles or trash cans for his shelter. As for the firearms, he bought them online. At a price of 8,700 baht per gun, including 1 box of shotgun ammunition, number 12, as for airsoft weapons, the revolver type. He ordered through an online trading application. The amount is 3,600 baht. In this regard, it is also acknowledged that firearms, ice drugs, knives, and others discovered by the police They have it for protection and for consumption. The police then took the accused along with the seized items related to the case to the Romklao Police Station. To continue legal proceedings. Source: Thai News Agency