The deputy inspector on a case that is investigating law enforcement officials concerned in smuggling unlawful bootleg alcohol into Bangkok is remaining curtly tight-lipped relating to the case. When asked in regards to the latest investigation, he refused to remark, telling reporters they need to ask the principle inspector instantly. Untold mentioned the inspector may provide more info and commentary and making remarks to the press was not his accountability.
The corruption case concerned 2 senior law enforcement officials that are accused of using an official police aircraft to move illegally manufactured alcohol from Hat Yai in the south of Thailand north to Bangkok for distribution. The smuggling charges stem from a 2018 incident and have been beneath investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission for several years.
In March 2018, 2 planes from Royal Thai Police had been allegedly seen smuggling liquor from the Hat Yai International Airport in Songkhla to the Thai Aviation Division in Bangkok. The 20 cases of liquor had been coated with black plastic baggage that were transported onto a truck while 2 police officers allegedly watched over the operation.
Key says the operation went on for two years as a outcome of the investigation was hindered as a end result of the officers accused of smuggling continually rose by way of the police ranks.
Police corruption has lengthy plagued Thailand and often complained about, however current cases have brought it to the spotlight, especial the basic public outcry over the disgraced police officer, accused of murdering a suspect in custody, Jo Ferrari when his unbelievable wealth on a forty three,000 baht wage was broadly publicised..