Man Surrenders After Dumping 200 Pig Heads in Water Supply
A man surrendered after 200 pig heads were illegally dumped into public water sources in Nakhon Ratchasima on June 29, contaminating supplies used for tap water production. The suspect, a meat processing company employee, claimed the spoile
One suspect surrendered to investigators at Bua Yai Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 1 after 200 pig heads were illegally dumped into public water sources used for tap water production. The dumping occurred at two locations: 140 heads in a pond within Sanam Luang Park in Bua Yai Municipality, and 60 heads at Takhok Weir in Ban Prang Subdistrict, Kong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The incident, which took place on June 29, caused foul odors and affected water quality for residents.
According to Pol. Maj. Suranat Sakonwan, commander of Bua Yai Police Station, the suspect confessed that he and three colleagues were employees of a major meat processing company. They had transported 200 pig heads for sale, but the product spoiled. The company ordered them to dispose of it, yet due to negligence and poor judgment, they dumped the heads into the water instead, hoping to feed fish. The suspect apologized to all affected residents.
Three other employees are expected to surrender on July 2. Police remain skeptical of the suspect's account and plan to conduct separate interviews with the remaining three suspects to clarify the true reason for the dumping, the origin of the pig heads, and whether they were genuinely company employees. Criminal charges will be filed pending further investigation.
