Amazed! Searching for a foreign residence in Phuket Found a small arsenal of weapons. Lots of bombs-guns

Phuket News Center – Amazed! Provincial Police Region 8 mobilize forces to raid the residence of a former engineer. famous oil company New Zealander Found a small armory, stowed short guns – long guns – explosives, suspected of being traded Bring the investigators to expand the results. Found living in Phuket for over 23 years.

Today (Nov. 7), the Provincial Investigation Police Region 8, along with the Phuket Provincial Police, administrative department and related officers, Sonthi, are raiding a foreigner’s residence, house number 114/79, Moo 1, Soi Bee. Hua 3 Village, Kathu Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket Province, after investigating that there were many guns hidden in the house. which follows government policy assigned to the Royal Thai Police carry out group suppression Organized organized crime affects the well-being of citizens. Offenses relating to firearms, explosives and ammunition Offenses relating to drugs and persons under an arrest warrant

Pol Lt. Gen. Surapong Thanomjit, Commander-in-Chief of the Provincial Police Region 8, said that an investigation into the investigation of the Provincial Police Region 8 found that many firearms were concealed at the house. Maj. Saksira Puakam, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police District 8, Pol Maj. Gen. Wanchai Ekaphonphit, Deputy Commander of Provincial Police District 8, therefore ordered that Pol Maj Gen Naphanwut Liamsanguan, Commander-in-Chief of Police Station 8, Pol. Col. Bundit Khaosuthum, Investigation Superintendent of Phuket Provincial Police, Pol. Col. Thanet Sukchai, Phuket Immigration Superintendent, Pol Col Pichetpong Jangmaikom, TAT 2, TAT 3, Pol Col Rungrit Ratanaphakdi The Kathu Police Station Superintendent led the investigation to expand the results and siege the cars targeting customers who bought firearms and ammunition in the Provincial Police Region 8 area. From the investigation, they were able to gather evidence for permission from the court to issue a search warrant.

Until this morning, 7 Nov 65, they inspected the house number 114/79, Moo 1, Soi Beua 3, Village No. 1, Kathu Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket Province, which has MR.GARETH A. DAVIES. 63 years old New Zealander living in the house. From the discovery of the object, seven long-barreled firearms (two war weapons, divided into AKA and M16), 19 short-barreled firearms, 11 explosives, and a large number of ammunitions of various sizes, in addition to weapons modification equipment. Custom-made gun components and a large number of customizations.

therefore detaining foreign men to investigate further Initially, the allegations were “containing firearms, explosives and ammunition. in the possession without permission”. The suspect and the medium were brought to the investigating officer at Kathu Police Station for further legal action.

From the investigation, it was found that MR.GARETH A. DAVIES, a New Zealand national. Ex-rig engineer of an oil company working in the sea in the southern region of Thailand Lived in Thailand for 23 years and married to Yingjai, but his wife died about 5 years ago and couldn’t walk. Due to having had a motorcycle accident as a child, his legs were put on steel welts and from working in scuba diving under the sea. deteriorate Until now I can’t walk There are currently no friends or relatives in Thailand. Entering Thailand by applying for a visa Last life allowed to stay in the Kingdom to 24/11/2023No Blacklist

Pol Lt. Gen. Surapong Thanomjit, Commander-in-Chief of Provincial Police District 8, further said that From the investigation, it is believed that the foreigner may be involved in the sale of firearms. using online media After this, further investigations will be conducted. Although initially said that firearms found in the home are favorite firearms and collectibles. But initially, the authorities still did not believe in the accused’s testimony.

As for the house at the scene of the investigation, it was found that it was not only intended to be a residence, but a place for modification. and produce firearms as well as equipment for testing Sound reduction devices, and other details which will be shared with the relevant units for further verification. It is not clear at this time how much it is involved in trading, so check first.