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Overview of the Casino Bust
A recent casino bust in Din Daeng has led to the transfer of five senior police officers from the local station. These officers are under investigation for alleged negligence, as the gambling den operated within their jurisdiction. The raid was carried out on October 3rd by a 30-member team from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA). The team was headed by DOPA Inspector-General Ronnarong Thipsri.
Details of the Raid
The gambling den, located in the heart of the Din Daeng Market community, was exposed during the raid. Authorities confiscated seven gambling machines and arrested 54 gamblers in the process. The Interior Ministry’s Damrongtham Justice Provision Centre had received a tip from residents of the nearby Din Daeng flats about the casino reopening. The casino, owned by a prominent local figure, had previously been shut down last year.
Interestingly, before its closure, the gambling den had been robbed by Thanadisai Sompong, or “Mac Anusawaree,” on August 24th of the previous year. The casino had resumed operations under the guise of a pool club named “Champ Snooker.” It boasted five high-security stainless steel electric doors and a labyrinthine entrance designed to evade police detection. With the capacity to accommodate at least 200 gamblers at a time, the den also catered to customers who preferred to gamble via video call or through an online website.
Transfers of Police Officers
Following the gambling den’s exposure, Pol Maj Gen Atthaphorn Wongsiripreeda, Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 1, ordered the transfer of five police officers to inactive posts. These officers were held responsible for allowing the den to operate just 500 meters away from the station. The officers in question include:
- Pol Col Narawut Raksawong, acting superintendent of the station
- Pol Lt Col Suphachai Harnkhamlha, deputy crime suppression superintendent
- Pol Lt Col Todsaphorn Pratchlert, deputy investigation superintendent
- Pol Lt Col Kongjak Thongsian, crime suppression inspector
- Pol Lt Col Prawit Kongchumphol, investigation inspector
The transferred officers were relocated to an operations center at the Metropolitan Police Division 1 headquarters on October 3rd, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Impact on the Community
The discovery of the gambling den within the Din Daeng Market community has raised concerns about the effectiveness of local law enforcement. The ongoing investigation into the alleged negligence of the transferred officers will be crucial in restoring public trust and ensuring that similar operations do not continue to thrive under the watch of local authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What led to the transfer of five senior police officers from a Din Daeng station?
The transfer of five senior police officers from the Din Daeng station was due to their alleged negligence in a recent casino bust within their jurisdiction. The officers are currently under investigation.
Q2: Can you provide details about the casino bust in Din Daeng?
During the raid conducted by the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), seven gambling machines were confiscated, and 54 gamblers were arrested. The gambling den was located in the heart of the Din Daeng Market community and had previously been shut down last year. It had resumed operations under the guise of a pool club named “Champ Snooker.”
Q3: What is the impact of the gambling den’s exposure on the local community?
The exposure of the gambling den within the Din Daeng Market community has raised concerns about the effectiveness of local law enforcement. The ongoing investigation into the alleged negligence of the transferred officers will be crucial in restoring public trust and ensuring that similar operations do not continue to thrive under the watch of local authorities.
