Unlawful leisure spot for migrant laborers closed down following a police raid.
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Cops raid clandestine entertainment hub in Samut Sakhon
Last Monday saw the busting of a hidden entertainment scene right in the heart of Samut Sakhon province. The illicit hangout, catering predominantly to Myanmar workers, was nestled within a rented warehouse in tambon Thachin, Muang district.
The location was discovered following a tip-off regarding the operation of an illegal entertainment venue by a Myanmar national within the warehouse. This tip-off led to a 200-strong team of law enforcers, including police, soldiers, and local officials, under Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Inspector-General Pichet Thongphan, to raid the facility in the evening.
Upon breaching the establishment, the team found a plethora of entertainment services on offer, including a pub, karaoke bars, VIP rooms, and snooker tables. During the search, illicit drugs and military-grade firearms were discovered, while some ammunition was also recovered, the governor revealed. However, no further details were disclosed.
With about 150 Myanmar nationals residing on the premises, suspicion arose regarding the use of illegal substances and some unlawful gambling activities. During the raid, those suspected of involvement in illegal activities were detained, and snooker tables and other equipment seized for further investigation. No official word has been released on the identities of those detained.
The warehouse was designed to avoid detection by appearing as a standard storage unit, boasting a gated fence and wall around it. As the operation was deemed illegal, those involved, including a Thai warehouse owner, would be pursued with legal action, and the building ordered shut down. This confirmation was made by Governor Naris Niramaiwong.
Although checkpoints for restaurant staff showed valid work permits, immigration authorities continue to verify the statuses of other site residents. As of the latest reports, no formal charges have been filed, and trial dates have yet to be disclosed.
Key Details:- The entertainment complex offered various recreational options, including pubs, karaoke bars, VIP rooms, and snooker tables.- Soldiers, police, and local officials discovered methamphetamine pills, military-grade weapons, and ammunition during the raid.- Around 150 Myanmar nationals were reportedly residing on the premises, with reports of unauthorized snooker gambling and drug use.- The warehouse, disguised as a storage facility with a gated perimeter, was found to be operating illegally.- The authorities have launched an investigation, detained suspects, and seized equipment for further consideration.- Legal action will be pursued against all parties involved, with the venue ordered closed.- The immigration authorities are in the process of verifying the statuses of other site residents, with no updates on formal charges or trial dates as of the latest reports.
- The clandestine entertainment hub in Samut Sakhon, which catered mainly to Myanmar workers, included illicit facilities such as pubs, karaoke bars, VIP rooms, snooker tables, and even offered methamphetamine pills and military-grade weapons.
- During the raid led by Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Inspector-General Pichet Thongphan, about 150 Myanmar nationals were detained due to suspicion of involvement in illegal activities like unauthorized snooker gambling and drug use.
- The General-News and Crime-and-Justice sectors are following the ongoing investigation since the illegal complex, disguised as a storage unit, was discovered in tambon Thachin, Muang district, with charges yet to be filed and trial dates undisclosed.
