Narcotics gang caught shooting and intercepting highway patrol cars

Bangkok, Aug. 13 – The Central Investigation Police Gather the hellish drug gang Shots fired at highway patrol cars While chasing a suspected car in the area of Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province, it was found that it was a network of "Pao Kranuan".

Today (August 13, 2023) at the Crime Suppression Division, Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapob Puridet, the commander in chief, announced the results of the arrest of four suspects, namely Mr. Athicha or Tan, 27 years old, Mr. Anan or At, 29 years old, Mr. Sakda or Ohm, 27 years old, and Mr. Narongsak, 27 years old, after a group of suspects shot a highway patrol car. While chasing a suspected car in the area of Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province, on the night of August 4, 2023

66 as a highway patrol officer Highway Patrol Division Out on duty along Mittraphap Road When arriving at the entrance to the Ubolratana Dam Found a white ISUZU pickup truck, registration number Khon Kaen. parked in a suspicious manner has therefore been examined When the police approached the car, it appeared that the car drove away into the village and overgrown forest. Police officers chased after them for more than 20 minutes before a motorcyclist was waiting for them. and used a firearm to stop the highway patrol car from chasing the pickup truck. But the police officers continued to follow the pickup truck. Although there were motorcyclists intercepting and using weapons to shoot at the highway patrol officers' cars at another 2 points until the highway patrol officers changed their tactics to follow the motorcycles that fired weapons at the officers. until the motorcycle lost control and fell

after the incident He ordered the Crime Suppression Division (BDO) and the Highway Patrol Division (BDT) to investigate together with the Khon Kaen Provincial Police and the police station. Nam Phong, until he realized that Inside the pickup truck that tried to escape, Mr. Anan or Add (group leader) and Mr. Sakda or Ohm were inside and the motorcyclists. with a shot to intercept the officer, Mr. Athicha or Tan, and after Mr. Sakda escaped made a phone call to Mr. Narongsak come get yourself to escape All of them are teenagers whose behavior is related to drugs in the area. Especially Mr. Sakda or Ohm, who used to be a subordinate in the network of "Pao Kranuan", accused of drug trafficking in the northeast who was attacked by the police of the Extraordinary Crime Suppression Division. go earlier after knowing the perpetrator A search warrant was issued in the area of 10 locations until all the accused were arrested. Ready for the center of the car. motorcycle Clothing used on the day of the crime and 62 tablets of drugs

Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirapob Puridet, the police chief, said that before the death of "Pao Kranuan", a large network of drug dealers in the Northeast. Authorities have made several chases to arrest him. which each time The behavior of this group of villains will have to fight and shoot against the police every time. The first time there was a chase The culprit shot in the garden and hit the leg of the police officer. The second time there was a chase. The assailants shot at the officers. until the bullet hit the officer's head But at that time the police were wearing bulletproof helmets. So he wasn't hurt much. Until the police were able to extrajudicialize "Pao Kranuan" After the death of "Pao Kranuan" Mr Sakda set himself up as a major drug agent in the area of Nam Phong District, Khon Kaen Province.

for the circumstances that occurred make it obvious This group of drug traffickers is arrogant and not afraid of the law. Because when the police try to check Instead, there was a behavior of calling allies to shoot and blocking the work of the police. in order for his own party to escape from arrest

Pol. Lt. Col. Suriyasak Jirawut, Deputy Superintendent 3, said that after the incident, it must be considered that the highway patrol works very well and efficiently. Clips were taken that depicted the appearance of cars and motorcycles. Including the villain who shot and behavior of the crime make the police officers which must be further investigated It's much easier to work. After going to the area, gathering evidence Both CCTV cameras, witnesses and witnesses, objects until they can issue arrest warrants and search warrants for 10 points, during which the police investigate The villain began to realize therefore dispersed and escaped But it was not out of sight of the police. and was eventually arrested.

While Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Thai Police revealed that for the "Pao Kranuan" gang, it is a major drug trafficking network in the northeastern region. And often revolve around the four districts of Khon Kaen Province and the Nam Phong District area, which is an area where highway patrol officers can arrest drug trafficking networks. and seized a large number of drugs. Since it is already a transit area, thanks to the police of the Sheriff's Department and the Nam Phong Police Station for helping in the investigation. Until finally being able to arrest and admire the highway patrol who perform their duties on the night of the incident fully After this, it is necessary to fully and seriously enforce and implement measures to prevent and suppress narcotics.

The four accused were prosecuted on multiple counts.

Mr. Athicha or Tan (surname reserved), 27 years old, accused under the arrest warrant of Khon Kaen Provincial Court No. 474/2566, dated August 7, 2023, charged with “jointly attempting to kill an officer performing his duties. or because of the act or has performed the duty, jointly fighting or obstructing the officer in the performance of his duties, jointly damaging property, jointly possessing firearms and ammunition without permission, jointly Carrying firearms into towns, villages, or public places without reasonable grounds, jointly possessing a type 1 narcotic (methamphetamine) in possession without permission ”according to the arrest warrant of Khon Kaen Provincial Court No. 474/2566 dated August 7, 2023.

Mr. Anan or Add (surname reserved), 29 years old, accused under the arrest warrant of the Khon Kaen Provincial Court No. 479/2566 dated August 12, 2023 for “committing to use others to try to kill an officer who performs his duties. Or because of the act or has performed the duty, jointly using others to fight or obstruct the officer in the performance of duty.

Mr. Sakda or Ohm (surname reserved), 27 years old, accused under the arrest warrant of the Criminal Court No. 479/2566 dated August 12, 2023 for “jointly using others to try to kill an officer who performs his duties. Or because of the act or has performed the duty, jointly using others to fight or obstruct the officer in the performance of duty.

Mr. Narongsak (surname reserved), 27 years old, charged with “possessing a type 1 narcotic (methamphetamine) for sale. which is an action for trade causing spread among people and taking a type 1 drug (methamphetamine) in violation of the law” – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency