PUBLISHED: 13 Feb 2025 at 04: 43
More than 5, 000 gates are set up across the country to combat human smuggling linked to international atrocities as part of the Royal Thai Police’s (RTP ) efforts to combat call center gangs.
RTP official Pol Lt Gen Achayon Kraithong stated on Wednesday that operations that have resulted in the arrest of 524 international nationals engaged in illegal activity, 231 of whom were denied admittance, and more than 45, 000 people were put on a waitlist between Jan. 20 and Feb. 10 were the result of which.
Two suspects in Songkhla who were discovered with two SIM cards and various computer products, as well as two defendants in Tak who were discovered with a lot of conversation products, he claimed.
More than 478, 000 cars were inspected, and nearly 20, 000 persons were screened at gates across the country. Also, inspections were conducted at various types of lodging, transport stations, boundary checkpoints, and normal border crossings, he said.
National authorities chief Kittharath Punpetch, who directed all units to increase efforts to combat international crimes, particularly call center scams, has directed the use of the checkpoints as one of the preventive measures being implemented.
According to Pol Lt Gen Achayon, behavior has also been taken against officers who are accused of engaging in illegal activity. In Tak state, five officials have been transferred to inert articles pending an investigation.
He claimed that the federal police chief is pleased with the police’s overall performance and that he has urged officers to inspire confidence in the public and reassure visitors.
The police transfer shows that the police chief takes this issue really and won’t spare those found to be careless or involved in their responsibilities, he said.
Following steps like cutting light, online, and energy supplies to the border areas where these transborder criminal network operate, Pol Gen Kittharath has also issued an order to agencies to evaluate the evolving strategies of these transborder criminal networks.
Call center groups are expected to adapt by moving their operating foundations, among other methods, according to Pol Lt Gen Achayon, who stated that more actions will be put in place.