Security beefed up in Songkhla following reports of possible car bomb attacks
Songkhla police Thursday stepped up security following intelligence reports that three alleged notorious insurgents would launch more car bomb attacks in this southern province.
As part of the security beefing up, Provincial Police Bureau 9 Deputy Commissioner Pol Maj Gen Thanit Sakthirasawat and Songkhla police chief Pol Maj Gen Suwit Choensiri chaired a ceremony to launch patrolling operation by 300 policemen in the downtown of Hat Yai.
Police also distributed posters of stolen vehicles that the insurgents might be use to launch car bomb attacks.
Provincial Police Bureau 9 Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Jakthip Chaijinda said there were 19 stolen vehicles that might be used for launching car bomb attacks. They were 14 pick-up trucks, 4 cars and a van. Police also distributed copies of 20 fake license plates that might be used for the stolen vehicles.
The posters were put up in communities and economic areas of Hat Yai. The people were asked to immediately alert the authorities once they spot suspicious vehicles.
The Nation
