Dec 2, 2023
Thai Police Crackdown on Illegal Firearms Ahead of Loy Krathong Festival
Thai police conducted a massive operation, arresting 14,909 suspects and uncovering 14,339 criminal cases related to illegal firearms. The crackdown aims to address the recent surge in gun violence, particularly among technical college students. The Central Investigation Bureau has formed a squad to target online arms sales, and there are concerns over the abuse of the government's welfare gun policy.