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.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean envoy to visit Myanmar Wednesday (Oct 28): Thai foreign minister
India deploys extra forces after protests over dam on Chinese border escalate
Vietnam's lawmakers debate death penalty cuts, sentencing leniency
Brunei calls for stronger regional investment cooperation across Borneo
Former Bangladesh MP Akhtaruzzaman denied bail in airport assault case
Letter implicating Meghan Markle dad in alleged child porn was penned by ex-wife
Jail, caning for account mule who vandalised Singapore police toilet with vulgarity and anti-police slogan
21 Indian news outlets challenge data privacy law in Supreme Court
Self-employed man ordered to enter defence in child sexual assault case
Mirabel aims to have a grand run at the Maybank Championship, especially with her 'sister' Michelle by her side

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read