On Monday (16 Dec), police in Thailand launched an operation to arrest a suspect who had sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in Nakhon Nayok.
The operation gained attention due to the unconventional tactics used by one officer, who wore a military-style camouflage uniform during the arrest.
Source: Ejan
His use of the grass-like suit drew comparisons to the ghillie suits worn in the popular video game ‘PUBG’.
The girl was assaulted by 20-year-old Noppadol (name transliterated from Thai) after being lured into meeting his friend at a resort in Nakhon Nayok on 1 Sept.
The friend, Ri (name transliterated from Thai), who had met the victim on Facebook, told her he would buy her some snacks during the meetup, which she agreed to.
At the resort, Ri brought two companions, including Noppadol.
While eating the snacks, Ri and another man, Shareeb, left the room, leaving Noppadol to sexually assault the girl.
After the assault, the girl was taken from the resort and abandoned on the roadside.
Police tracked down the suspect’s potential hideout in Chachoengsao, but its location presented several challenges.
Inspector Thunpeerasit Junpiphop, also known as Inspector Jae, devised a unique strategy, having an officer wear a military-style camouflage uniform and crawl low across a field for over 300 metres.
Source: Ejan
Using binoculars, they spotted the suspect hiding under a house, leading to his successful arrest.
Noppadol later confessed to the sexual assault.
After the news spread, many netizens praised the police for their efforts, with some comparing the officer’s camouflage to the PUBG ghillie suit.
Translation: The airdrop outfit is really cool.
Source: Ejan on Facebook
Another netizen shared an image of a real-life box resembling a PUBG airdrop, joking that the cop may have obtained his camouflage uniform from there.
Translation: Okay, I know where you got it from.
Source: Ejan on Facebook
One user expressed curiosity about the costumes the police might wear in future operations.
Translation: Stay tuned for the next case. What outfit will you wear next?
Source: Ejan on Facebook
Another Facebook user said the PUBG soundtrack played in their head after seeing the pictures.
Translation: The PUBG song is playing in my head.
Source: Ejan on Facebook
Finally, a woman expressed pride in the criminal investigation team for successfully arresting the suspect.
Translation: I’m proud of this investigation team. Good job!
Source: Ejan on Facebook
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Featured image adapted from Ejan.
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