Pattaya and Chonburi police officers joined forces this week to raid an entertainment venue in Central Pattaya.
From information received the police had obtained search warrants and raided The Kickup Pub & Restaurant in Soi Jirapon off Pattaya Third Road just after Midday the place was packed with patrons who were enjoying the pub's facilities from the night before with many cars and motorcycles parked outside.
Not only was the pun operating outside of times that were indicated on their entertainment licences they were also suspected of running a gambling establishment.
There first aim was to secure the establishment and round up the fleeing patrons. Then they moved in on the owner Khun Sanchai aged 52. Evidence was collected including dice, gambling chips and other casino equipment.
A patron Khun Thosapon was in possession of more than casino chips he had an automatic weapon and 12 rounds of ammunition. Another .38mm gun with ammunition along with an illegal substance 9 bottles of the Class 2 drug Ketamine were hidden behind the DJ's equipment.
Several people tested positive for the consumption of illegal substances.
A veritable jackpot for the police officers involved and a safe bet that those arrested will be losing their shirts trying to wriggle out of the multiple charges.
