M4 Rifle Smuggling Case in Chonburi: Naval Officer and Shooting Instructor Detained
Authorities in Chonburi have detained a naval officer, a shooting instructor, and an accomplice for their involvement in smuggling M4 rifles to Chinese nationals. The weapons were reportedly sold for 200,000 baht each, prompting an urgent investigation into the leakage of military-grade arms.
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