'Hired killers in Kelantan mostly Thais'

'Hired killers in Kelantan mostly Thais'
Oct 25, 2008
The New Straits Times

KOTA BARU, MALAYSIA: Thai police believe that most of the recent serious crimes in Kelantan, especially hired killings, were committed by Thais who had been living in the state illegally.

Sungai Golok deputy police chief Sub Colonel Wan Seman Wan Salleh said the crimes were carried out by Thais who came into the state since the unrest hit the southern provinces in 2004.

"We believe the Thais were hired by locals to do the job for them. Most of them are willing to become hired killers to get some extra money as they have no permanent jobs in Kelantan."

Wan Seman said there were also cases where the motive for the attacks was revenge.

He said firearms like pistols can be easily smuggled out from the country especially through the Golok river.

He added that Thai police would continue to cooperate with their Kelantan counterparts to nab the suspects involved.