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Armed assailants, numbering more than 10, launched a brazen attack on the Halabala Wildlife Sanctuary in Narathiwat, Thailand.
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Armed assailants, numbering more than 10, launched a brazen attack on the Halabala Wildlife Sanctuary in Narathiwat, Thailand. The incident, which occurred around 6.30pm yesterday, saw the group overpowering and restraining 10 sanctuary officers, looting 10 shotguns, and setting ablaze four staff residences.
The armed group stormed the sanctuary, located in Bala Village, Moo 5, Lo Chut subdistrict, Waeng district. They used firearms to intimidate and bind the officers before splitting up to torch the residences. The blaze caused significant damage to the structures before the assailants fled into the forest with the stolen weapons.
After the attack, the restrained officers managed to free themselves and promptly notified local officials. They coordinated with police from Buketa Police Station, military personnel, and administrative forces. Firefighters…