Man Arrested With Modified Blank-Fire Guns Converted to Live Ammunition
A man was arrested in Pathum Thani province after police found three illegally modified blank-fire guns converted to fire live ammunition in his condominium. He had purchased the gun parts online and sold modified weapons to friends to fina
On August 18, Cyber Police Bureau investigators executed a search warrant at a condominium on Phaholyothin Road Soi 72 in Lam Luka district, Pathum Thani province, and arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Nathapol. Officers seized three illegally modified blank-fire guns—two in 9mm caliber and one in .380 caliber—along with 10 rounds of live ammunition.
The investigation began after police discovered that Nathapol had been purchasing ammunition from an underground weapons trafficking group on Facebook. After gathering evidence and obtaining a court-approved search warrant, officers arrested him and confiscated the firearms.
During questioning, Nathapol admitted to collecting firearms and possessing knowledge of gun assembly. He said he had purchased blank-fire gun receivers and barrels online for about 12,000 baht each, then modified them to fire live ammunition. He acknowledged that he had become bored with some of his collection and sold several modified guns to friends at 20,000 baht each to fund purchases of new models to add to his collection.
Police have charged him with unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition without authorization. He remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
