Drugs-for-bombs racket in Lampang

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Drugs-for-bombs racket in Lampang

Published: 24 Jul 2012 at 12.25
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A racket involving the trading of drugs for stolen explosives is widespread in Lampang, according to a report released on Tuesday by Lampang provincial police, news reports said.

Following the arrest of a suspect in Muang district, on Sept 19, police seized four kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, known as ice, two sticks of dynamite and one "power gel" bomb from his residence.

According to the police report, the suspect admitted to stealing the explosives from lignite mines in Mae Mau district operated by the Electric Authority of Thailand, with the help of a company employee.

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bern1005
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Discussion 3 : 25 Jul 2012 at 11.053
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Disturbing that the army source knows all about illegal sales of explosives but is afraid to talk freely.
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Discussion 2 : 24 Jul 2012 at 15.042
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"He said security officers in the area were worried that the bombs could get into the hands of terrorists."

Then they should stop letting people take them then.
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Discussion 1 : 24 Jul 2012 at 12.391
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Did the mines report the stolen dynamite ? If not maybe they should keep track of it for fear of being accused of selling bombs .Did the police explain that to the mine operator ?
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