Thai Police Launch Major Probe After Chinese National Found with Arsenal in Chonburi
Thai police have arrested a Chinese national in Chonburi for possessing an illegal arsenal, including C4 explosives. The investigation, led by the National Police Chief, revealed that one of the confiscated firearms originated from a police officer, prompting a wider probe into security lapses and potential criminal networks.
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