Thai Police Officer's 'PUBG' Tactics Successfully Catches Sex Offender
The officer donned a full ghillie suit to apprehend the suspect.
By Sukhbir Cheema — 31 Dec 2024, 02:25 PM
A Thai police officer has become an unlikely Internet sensation after employing PUBG-style tactics to apprehend a sex offender
The incident, which unfolded in Chachoengsao province, saw the officer don a full ghillie suit and crawl through rice fields to apprehend the suspect hiding under a house.
According to South China Morning Post, the operation stemmed from the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by the suspect Bang Din, who the victim met through social media.
The investigation faced numerous hurdles, including the suspect's escape attempts, forcing the police to adopt unconventional tactics.
In a bid to finally apprehend Bang Din, the police decided to employ a more covert approach
An officer, meticulously camouflaged in a ghillie suit, crawled for over 300 meters through the challenging rice paddy terrain.
Utilising a telescope, he spotted the suspect hiding beneath a house and successfully apprehended him.
Photos of the camouflaged officer have gone viral, sparking jokes about future arrest methods.
The unconventional approach, reminiscent of the popular video game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, has garnered widespread praise online
Many commended the officer's creativity and determination in apprehending the suspect.
The suspect, brought before the court, confessed to all charges, including trafficking of minors, deception, kidnapping, and sexual assault of minors under the age of 15."
The case also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking within the digital world and the importance of vigilant online safety practices for children.
If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:
1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
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2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
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3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342
Email: [email protected]
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4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)
Contact: +6082-368853
SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
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5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020
Email: [email protected]
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6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)
WhatsApp: +6016-7213065
Email: [email protected]
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7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.
