Firearms-linked arrests ahead of local pollsThe Police Cyber Taskforce arrested 23 suspects for selling 22 pistols and 1,000 rounds of ammunition in nationwide raids ahead of the tambon administrative organisation polls next week. Also seized along with the firearms and ammunition were a modified BB gun, one explosive item and 9,902 meth pills. Police said the crackdown was meant to pre-empt violence as the local polls take place nationwide on Nov 28. Pol Gen Damrongsak said BB guns are barred from being sold. Police were checking to see if the guns had been modified and whether the suspects were licensed to carry a modified BB gun.

Source: Bangkok Post November 21, 2021 01:24 UTC