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PM: Missing RPGs may have been sold to foreign countries
BANGKOK, Sept 22 - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday the initial investigation found that the rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) stolen from Lopburi arsenal might have been sold to foreign countries.
The premier commented after the army chief confirmed 30 RPGs had disappeared from the army's arsenal and two suspects were apprehended.
Mr Abhisit said the official involved will be disciplined for the arms theft.
"I don't think such a case occurred just once," said Mr Abhisit. "This problem has been mentioned for a period of time and I have stressed that people involved must be held accountable or the problem will not end."
When asked whether the stolen arms are part of transnational weapons trading, the premier said further investigation must be made but conceded that initial reports indicated as much, though an official conclusion has yet to be made.
In a related development, police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Prawut Thavornsiri said the police are speeding up the investigation to find those responsible for the missing RPGs, but to date there has been no report of their use in recent bombings. (MCOT online news)
The premier commented after the army chief confirmed 30 RPGs had disappeared from the army's arsenal and two suspects were apprehended.
Mr Abhisit said the official involved will be disciplined for the arms theft.
"I don't think such a case occurred just once," said Mr Abhisit. "This problem has been mentioned for a period of time and I have stressed that people involved must be held accountable or the problem will not end."
When asked whether the stolen arms are part of transnational weapons trading, the premier said further investigation must be made but conceded that initial reports indicated as much, though an official conclusion has yet to be made.
In a related development, police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Prawut Thavornsiri said the police are speeding up the investigation to find those responsible for the missing RPGs, but to date there has been no report of their use in recent bombings. (MCOT online news)
