BANGKOK, 22nd January 2018 (NNT) – The government has continued to open safety areas to establish equality among people and suppress mafia influences nationwide.

The Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, has ordered a widespread crackdown on criminal gangs to stop them from troubling the general public and the country.

Gen. Prawit said the operations are targeting influential figures, illegal immigrants, and gangs involved in drug and human trafficking.

The Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Lt. Gen. Kongcheep Tantrawanit, said the anti-crime drive has received cooperation from public members who have provided valuable infomation about criminal activities to security officials.

Lt. Gen. Kongcheep said the problem of mafia in the country can be solved with the government's full commitment and public cooperation.

National News Bureau Of Thailand | Government continues to open safety zones