Rayong Police Raid Illegal Gun Factory, Seize Guns, Ammo, Drugs

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An illegal firearms manufacturing operation, also involved in narcotics, was busted by Rayong police, leading to multiple arrests.

•Police in Mueang Rayong successfully raided an illegal gun-making and selling operation in Rayong province.
•The raid resulted in the arrest of a main suspect and five accomplices, along with significant seizures.
•Seized items include 8 modified blank guns, ammunition, methamphetamine (2 pills), and ice (4.77 grams).

•Special operation units from Mueang Rayong Police Station raided an illegal gun manufacturing and selling location in the area of Mueang District, Rayong Province.
•On January 31, Police Commander of Mueang Rayong Police Station, Pol.Col. Arthit Yakao, led the operation.
•Mr. Kasemchat, also known as 'Ton', was arrested as the primary suspect, along with five other individuals: Mr. Thaweesak ('Ttum'), Ms. Sunida ('Noon'), Mr. Rattaphon, Mr. Seksan, and Mrs. Niraporn.
•Seized items included 8 firearms modified from blank guns, 50 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition, 16 rounds of .38 Auto ammunition, 2 methamphetamine pills, and 4.77 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ice).
•The operation was initiated due to intelligence that illegal firearms were being assembled and sold via Facebook.
•During the search of Mr. Kasemchat's residence, five other youths were found engaging in drug use and were subsequently arrested.
•Mr. Kasemchat confessed to purchasing blank guns for 9,000 Baht each and modifying them into real firearms, selling them online for 16,000–17,000 Baht.
•All arrested individuals and seized evidence were handed over to Mueang Rayong Police Station for further legal proceedings and investigation into online arms trafficking and related drug networks.

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Mueang Rayong Police Station(สภ.เมืองระยอง)

The police station that led the raid on an illegal gun operation in Rayong.

Mr. Kasemchat or "Ton"(นายเกษมชาติ หรือ “ต้น”)

The primary suspect arrested for operating an illegal firearms manufacturing and selling business.

Mr. Thaweesak or "Ttum"(นายทวีศักดิ์ หรือ “ตั้ม”)

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the illegal gun operation and narcotics.

Ms. Sunida or "Noon"(น.ส.สุนิดา หรือ “นุ่น”)

One of the suspects arrested in connection with the illegal gun operation and narcotics.

Mr. Rattaphon(นายรัฐพล)

One of the suspects arrested for drug use at the illegal gun operation site.

Mr. Seksan(นายเศกสรร)

One of the suspects arrested for drug use at the illegal gun operation site.

Mrs. Niraporn(นางนิรภรณ์)

One of the suspects arrested for drug use at the illegal gun operation site.

Pol.Col. Arthit Yakao(พ.ต.อ.อาทิตย์ ยาแก้ว)

The Police Commander of Mueang Rayong Police Station who led the raid.

Rayong Province(จ.ระยอง)ℹ️

The province where the illegal gun operation was located and raided.

Tambon Taphong, Mueang District, Rayong Province(ต.ตะพง อ.เมือง จ.ระยอง)

The specific sub-district within Mueang District, Rayong Province, where the illegal gun operation was based.