Highway Police Officer Reassigned Over Volunteer Soldier Gun Arrest
A Highway Police captain has been reassigned to headquarters following public outcry over his arrest of a volunteer soldier carrying unauthorized ammunition on July 10.
The Central Investigation Command, led by Police Major General Natssakdi Chauvanasai, has issued an order reassigning Police Captain Vichai Mograt from Highway Police Station 2 to headquarters following public controversy over the arrest of a volunteer soldier carrying ammunition without authorization on July 10 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The officer was accused of transporting a firearm in a city, village, or public area without proper authorization and without legitimate urgent cause. The Highway Police Bureau is conducting a factual investigation to ensure fairness to all parties involved. The reassignment is effective immediately under Section 66 of the National Police Act 2008 and relevant regulations governing police personnel secondment.
