Thai police report 90% arrest rate in crime crackdown

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) reported significant progress in tackling crime across five key areas under the leadership of Police General Kittirat Phanphet over the past month. Since early October, police have addressed nearly 44,000 criminal cases, achieving a 90% arrest rate.

In the realm of criminal offence, the police successfully arrested suspects in 39,850 of the 43,973 cases. This encompasses various categories, including serious and shocking crimes, of which 164 out of 186 cases (88%) resulted in arrests. In incidents involving life, body, and sexual crimes, 1,092 arrests were made from 1,252 cases, achieving an 87% success rate.

Property crimes accounted for 3,319 cases, with officers managing to solve 2,897 of them, also reflecting an 87% arrest rate. However, the police faced challenges with interesting cases, solving only 1,053 out of 2,449 incidents, or 43%. Meanwhile, crimes where the state is the victim showed a commendable resolution rate of 96%, with 7,047 arrests from 7,331 cases.

Efforts to combat drug-related crimes nationwide have led to the arrest of individuals involved in 10,970 serious drug offences and 26 conspiracy charges, along with the seizure of assets worth 300 million baht.

The police issued 59 arrest warrants and initiated money laundering proceedings in two cases. Seized narcotics included 59 million methamphetamine (meth) tablets, 2,600 kilogrammes of crystal meth (Ice), 326 kilogrammes of heroin, 85,000 ecstasy tablets, and 480 kilogrammes of ketamine.

Technology-related crimes also saw significant police activity, with 37,320 online crime reports filed, resulting in financial damages exceeding 3,300 million baht. The police managed to freeze 40,186 bank accounts, recovering 385 million baht. They apprehended 113 suspects linked to crimes causing financial damages amounting to 903 million baht.

In a major crackdown on online gambling, the police targeted four websites, arresting 23 suspects associated with an annual financial turnover of 544 million baht. An effort was made to block 6,172 URLs, 3,681 Facebook pages, and 2,325 LINE accounts that were involved in illegal activities.

The fight against human trafficking made headway, with 21 cases brought to justice and 33 suspects arrested. Efforts continue to aid the victims in their recovery and rehabilitation process, reported KhaoSod.

Lastly, the police made strides in addressing informal debt issues. They have processed 234 cases, successfully resolving 197, while 37 cases remain active, with total debts amounting to 5.2 million baht, a spokesperson indicated, emphasising the commitment to improving safety and security for the public.

“The results highlight the police’s dedication to maintaining law and order across multiple fronts.”

The comprehensive report reflects a proactive approach to dealing with crime and upholding justice in Thailand.