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Thailand tightens security after weapons found

Thailand’s authorities on June 4 tightened security in the capital city of Bangkok and cities nationwide following recent bomb blasts and the discovery of weapons. ​
Thailand tightens security after weapons found ảnh 1The Metropolitan Police Bureau holds a meeting with representatives from public transport operators BTS and MRT in Bangkok. (Source: thaivisa.com)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s authoritieson June 4 tightened security in the capital city of Bangkok and citiesnationwide following recent bomb blasts and the discovery of weapons.

A large amount of arms, including 30 AK-47assault rifles, some M-79 grenade launchers, and ammunition, were discovered ina pickup truck in the province of Trat, bordering Cambodia on June 3. Thedriver was a soldier from a military unit in Bangkok.

Previously, grenades were found inside aparcel at a Bangkok courier service, suggesting it was an attempt to smuggle armysupplies for sale on the black market, according to local police. An armycorporal was detained for investigation.

Major General Panuwat Lakboon, theMetropolitan Police Bureau deputy commander, summoned representatives frompublic transport operators BTS and MRT for a meeting to inform them abouttighter security procedures after a series of bomb attacks in Bangkok.

He also called on local residents to stay highalert and informed law enforcement of anything suspicious.-VNA
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