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Crackdown on Crime: Targeting Firearms and Ammunition Offenders March 20-31, 2026

Police set up checkpoints at Ko Lanta ferry pier on March 22 as part of a month-long crackdown on firearms and drug offenses, but no contraband was discovered during the operation.

22 Mar Ko Lanta Police

On March 22, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 11:50 PM, under the command of Pol. Col. Siritham Nakhaworn, Chief of Ko Lanta Police Station, and Pol. Lt. Col. Chatchai Choo Nu, Deputy Chief of Ko Lanta District Police, Pol. Lt. Col. Sathaporn Chonsakhon, Inspector of Ko Lanta Police Station, was assigned to lead a team of 20 traffic officers, public service units from Ko Lanta Noi Subdistrict, and volunteer security personnel. Checkpoints were established at the ferry pier area in Moo 2, Ko Lanta Noi Subdistrict, Ko Lanta District, to conduct searches for narcotics, firearms, and other illegal items. No illegal items were found during the operation.

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Community

Officials Meet with Residents During Ramadan Fasting Month

Police officials distributed dried dates and essential goods to religious leaders at Baanlobar Mosque on Ko Lanta during Ramadan, strengthening ties between law enforcement and the Muslim community.

18 Mar Ko Lanta Police

On March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Pol.Col. Sirithum Nakworn (Commander of Ko Lanta Police Station), Pol.Maj. Muhammad Damuna (Deputy Commander of Ko Lanta Police Station), and Lt.Col. Watthana Krarai (Deputy Chief of Krabi Provincial Police) joined a community engagement activity during Ramadan. They distributed dried dates and essential consumer goods to religious leaders at Baanlobar Mosque in Moo 3, Saladam Subdistrict, Ko Lanta District, Krabi Province, for breaking the fast during Ramadan—an important month of religious observance in Islam. The initiative aims to foster positive relationships between the community and government agencies.

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