Boost to gun power
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The Cabinet yesterday gave the green light to the purchase of scopes and muzzle brakes for 1,500 police guns with the aim to boost their power and efficiency.
Deputy government spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said the Cabinet approved in principle the proposal to carry over Bt20 million from the previous fiscal budget to help fund the purchase of the parts for the 5.56mm guns.
Since the total cost was Bt209.1 million, the remaining Bt189.1 million would have to come from the current fiscal budget.
National Police had procured the weapons in 2008 and were now saying they needed the accessories.
