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A Thai woman was apprehended on Pattaya Walking Street for carrying a loaded firearm, claiming it was intended for self-defence against harassment.
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A Thai woman was apprehended on Pattaya Walking Street for carrying a loaded firearm, claiming it was intended for self-defence against harassment.
Pattaya police received a report early yesterday, October 11, at 5.06am regarding a woman with a firearm in the bustling area of South Pattaya.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 39 year old Isaree who was visibly intoxicated. A thorough search of her bag revealed a loaded .380 calibre handgun with six rounds of ammunition. According to Isaree, she had brandished the weapon earlier to scare away a foreigner who she alleged had tried to harass her. She maintained that she had no intention of causing harm.
Police took Isaree and the firearm into custody to proceed with legal actions, reported Pattaya News.
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