Large weapons cache seized in Surin

Published: 23/02/2012 at 12:46 PM
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Authorities seized a large cache of firearms and ammunition in the northeastern border province of Surin, Department of Special Investigation director-general Tharit Pengdit said Thursday.

Mr Tharit said the cache included 36 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), 64 rounds of 60mm mortar shells, 144 M79 and M203 grenades and 1,437 rounds of ammunition for SKS rifles. The weapons belonged to an influential figure in the Northeast and some of them were believed to have been for use in creating unrest in the country, he said.He said the weapns stash was...

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khunbj
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Discussion 4 : 23/02/2012 at 02:12 PM4
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I believe enough was said, now what is the action going to be ?
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Discussion 3 : 23/02/2012 at 01:33 PM3
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"The DSI chief said he could not discuss the details of the suspected arms dealer and other people involved as it would affect the investigation."

However, making this (remarkable) catch public will not affect the investigation...
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Discussion 2 : 23/02/2012 at 12:54 PM2
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During the prolonged Anti-Abhisit government protests - I remember a guy in military uniform, seemed like an important figure who sided with the protestors. He kept threatening that an armed group of people were going to launch violent attacks in the country against the then government. The last time I heard of the army guy was that he was shot - probably for being too open about some plans that were being made. Don't remember his name. Do these weapons date back to that time? Is that the reason why we are getting precious little information from the police on this seizure?
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Discussion 1 : 23/02/2012 at 11:58 AM1
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How long is the investigation expected to take place and when will people know? It could be a right-wing pro-military group as well as others. Either way the people have a right to know the truth but of course, if it displeases some people we will never find out.
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