Theerarak Suthathiwong
Alleged bribes to the Banglamung Police Station didn’t
stop officers from raiding a Soi Khao Talo house where 19 people were
arrested for illegal card and dice gambling.
Kritsana Jongrak, 48, was taken into custody at his
Darapan Village home June 7 where he reportedly admitted to operating an
illegal casino for many years, thanks to alleged bribes to a
non-commissioned Banglamung Police officer.
However, neighbors annoyed at the many cars and
motorbikes parked in front of the house - not to mention the goings-on
inside - led to a crackdown.
Ten men and nine women were arrested and charged with
illegal gambling. The house ran both rummy card games and High-Low. Somchai
Khansamran, 49, was arrested and reportedly admitted to being the High-Low
banker.
Police seized 13 decks of cards, 20 sets of dice and cups
to shake them, along with a small amount of cash.
Superior officers at Banglamung Police Station have been notified about
the alleged bribes.
