Phuket Provincial Police are accelerating the investigation into the current theft and injury of energy and communication cables close to Phuket International Airport. The cables, located by the road resulting in the plane management tower, were targeted by unknown culprits who managed to cut and steal them, leading to damages amounting to 50,200 baht.
The investigation is being led by Police Major General Sermphan Sirikong, the Phuket Provincial Police Commander, and Sakhu Police Chief Police Colonel Salan Santisasanakul.
The theft came to light after a gathering with local key figures, including Phongchai Munrin, Director of the Phuket Air Traffic Control Centre, who confirmed that the ability cables were stolen in a single day on August 25.
Inexpensive returned 5 days later on the evening of August 30, to cut the communication cables connected to the Phuket Air Traffic Control Centre. Despite the incident, the centre reported no impact on its performance or its capability to guide aircraft during takeoff and landing on the airport.
Intriguingly, the Sakhu Police have been only formally notified of the incident on Thursday, September 7, with the grievance filed after images of a discover, imploring locals to not steal cables, surfaced throughout social media networks and Thai-language information platforms.
Despite the late discover, the Sakhu Police Chief was instructed to promptly collect proof and follow up on results in apprehend and prosecute the criminals swiftly.
Further measures have been launched, together with the formation of a speedy cellular staff, tasked with immediate identification and response to incidents or suspicious activities within the area. An enhance in patrol frequency has additionally been initiated in the area to discourage potential criminal activity.
Police officers have been instructed to monitor the working status of CCTV cameras alongside the roads leading to the Phuket Air Traffic Control Centre. The area people leaders and air visitors management officers, specifically Aerothai Phuket, have also been asked to remain vigilant and assist in stopping any additional thefts.
The Phuket Provincial Police, who’re within the process of tracking down the thieves, have committed to preserving the common public up to date about any progress within the case.
“We are accelerating the method. If there is progress or the criminal is arrested and prosecuted, we are going to inform you at the next alternative.”
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