Police Direct Traffic Outside School on First Day of Term, Check Modified Motorcycle, Find Gun and Drugs
Police discovered an unregistered gun and drugs during a traffic check outside a Bangkok school on the first day of the academic term, apprehending two suspects on a modified motorcycle.
Police directing traffic outside a prominent secondary school on the first day of the new term spotted a suspicious modified motorcycle and discovered a gun and drugs after checking the riders.
At 6:45 AM on May 12, 2025, Pol. Col. Phontawi Somwong, Commander of Chokchai Police Station, conducted traffic management operations outside Satree Witthaya 2 School on Sukhon Sawasdi Road in Bangkok for the start of the new academic term. Deputy Commander Pol. Maj. Nrongsakdi Kunbuala and three traffic officers were on duty. Despite heavy traffic volume, vehicles moved smoothly and the congestion cleared by 7:30 AM.
While managing traffic flow, officers spotted a suspicious modified motorcycle and conducted an inspection. Police found an unregistered firearm with ammunition and drugs. Two additional suspects were also apprehended. The two main suspects are a romantic couple and were transferred to Chokchai Police Station for legal action.
Pol. Col. Phontawi stated that the traffic officers were well-prepared to facilitate the smooth opening of the school term. Simultaneously, whenever suspicious individuals or vehicles are spotted, officers will conduct inspections to prevent criminal activity in the area and ensure continued safety throughout the Chokchai Police Station jurisdiction.
