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Seven charges filed against suspects accused of illegal hunting in Kanchanaburi

23 Sept 03:12 Key points summarised by AI

Twelve individuals, including a deputy district chief, face seven charges following their arrest for alleged illegal hunting in Saiyok National Park, Kanchanaburi.
Forest rangers intercepted the suspects' convoy, discovering a bearcat carcass, a rifle with a telescopic sight and silencer, two handguns, and various ammunition in their vehicles.
The charges include illegal hunting within a national park, possession of protected wildlife, carrying firearms without permission, and illegal possession of war weapon cartridges.
Despite denials from the suspects, officials are actively seeking more evidence, with a disciplinary panel set to investigate the involved official if found guilty.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.