Crackdown on crime during Loy Krathong nets 2,000 suspects
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Almost 2,000 suspected criminals have been arrested in a crackdown on crime by the Provincial Police Region 1 during the Loy Krathong festival last week.
Maj-General Amnuay Nimmano, commander of the Provincial Police Region 1, told a press conference at its headquarters yesterday that 239 suspects wanted by police for different crimes and 1,659 people suspected of involvement with illicit drugs were arrested between last Sunday and Friday.
Police raids in the provinces under the police bureau’s jurisdiction led to the seizure of several weapons including five shotguns, while 2,694 bullets and two TNT sticks were also uncovered.
The alleged drug users and dealers were arrested separately, resulting in the seizure of 68,942 methamphetamine pills, 14,542 grams of crystal meth, 25 pills of ecstasy, 43 bottles of ketamine and 1,566 grams of marijuana, among other illicit drugs.
Thirty loan sharks were also arrested for allegedly offering illegal lending services. About Bt300,000 cash was found with them during the separate arrests.
