Thailand police announce missing firearms were stolen and sold


A police officer wearing a face mask looks on during a preparation of the Central Vaccination Center as the country deals with a fresh wave of the infections after tackling earlier outbreaks of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Bangkok. - Reuters

BANGKOK, May 30 (Bernama): Thai police revealed that the AK-102 rifles reported missing from ammunition depot in Narathiwat province in southern Thailand had been stolen and sold to insurgents and drug dealers.

Narathiwat's Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Narin Busaman said initial report found the rifle which were reported missing were sold to pawn shops.

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