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Illegal firearm imitations uncovered in Bangkok warehouses raid

Picture courtesy of The Pattaya News

In a recent operation conducted on November 2 by the Anti-Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers, two warehouses located in the Suksawat area, Rat Burana, Bangkok, were thoroughly searched following a warrant from the Thonburi Criminal Court.

During the search, police made a startling discovery: the warehouses harboured an extensive stash of illegal blank guns and BB guns, totalling more than 400 units, along with an additional cache of over 780 gear items. The cumulative value of the seized items is estimated to be around 4 million baht (US$ 112,601).

Notably, these firearm imitations, considered controlled goods, were being distributed without approval from the Thai government. The stored products were intended for sale across various online platforms and local retail stores, reported The Pattaya News.

Upon the initial search, Thai law…

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