Large weapons cache seized in Surin
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.
- Published: 23/02/2012 at 11:42 AM
- Newspaper section: breakingnews
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 not linked to the three bomb explosions in central Bangkok on Feb 14.
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.
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