Police Raid Cockfighting Den, 45 Arrested

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A raid on an illegal cockfighting ring in Damnoen Saduak resulted in the arrest of 45 individuals.

•Police and administrative officials raided an illegal cockfighting den in Damnoen Saduak district.
•The raid, which occurred on May 13, 2026, led to the apprehension of 45 gamblers.
•Gamblers attempted to flee the scene, with some escaping into nearby coconut groves.

•On May 13, 2026, police and administrative officials conducted a raid on an illegal cockfighting den.
•Damnoen Saduak Police, along with special operation units and administrative officials, approximately 50 personnel, raided a cockfighting den.
•The raid took place in Moo 7, Don Kruai Subdistrict, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province.
•Upon arrival, officials observed gamblers surrounding a cockfighting arena.
•The gamblers scattered and fled upon seeing the authorities.
•Authorities pursued and apprehended 45 individuals who did not escape.
•Some individuals managed to escape due to the location being near coconut groves.
•Possessions seized included 8 roosters, 10 chicken cages, a cockfighting ring, chairs, notebooks, and other gambling paraphernalia, leading to charges of illegal cockfighting.

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Damnoen Saduak Police(ตำรวจดำเนินสะดวก)

The police force responsible for the jurisdiction where the raid occurred.

Administrative Officials(ฝ่ายปกครอง)

The governmental body that collaborated with the police in executing the raid.

Damnoen Saduak Police Station(สภ.ดำเนินสะดวก)

The police station whose officers participated in the raid.

Special Operation Unit (Nopop)(หน่วยปฎิบัติการพิเศษ (นปพ.))

A specialized police unit that assisted in the raid.

Pol.Col. Phuphon Thapcharoen(พ.ต.อ.ภูภณ ทัพเจริญ)

The Superintendent of Damnoen Saduak Police Station who led the raid.

Damnoen Saduak District(อำเภอดำเนินสะดวก)

The district where the illegal cockfighting den was located and raided.

Don Kruai Subdistrict(ต.ดอนกรวย)

The subdistrict within Damnoen Saduak District where the raid took place.

Ratchaburi Province(จ.ราชบุรี)

The province in which Damnoen Saduak District is situated.