Authorities release photos of suspected terrorists

Authorities release photos of suspected terrorists

Published on Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:30

The photos of three suspected terrorists

Authorities in Myeik Township released the photos of three suspected terrorists who they say may be planning a bomb attack, according to police sources.

Security has been tightened around the town and surrounding villages as well as nearby islands in Myanmar's southern coastal region. Police say they received a report last week saying three terrorists with explosive materials would enter Myeik crossing by sea from Thailand.

"Three terrorists have not been seized. There is various news, but security measures are being taken systematically. All the villages and wards, as well as nearby islands and the ports, are closely monitored by the officials," said an on-duty police officer at Kywal Ku Bridge.

Local authorities have been closely monitoring the entries of strangers into Myeik Township. They carried out inspections in and around the town, and are tightening security.

"We have beefed up the security. Since August 17, we are checking every individual both day and night. We also check all the vehicles. At night, we patrol by boat along the river, and check the jetties. If necessary, more security forces will be deployed. We will have to continue our security measures for several days ahead," he added.

The suspects have been identified by local authorities to be holding Thai citizenship. Two of them are said to be originially Myanmar natives who moved to Thailand in their young age, and one is reported to be living now in Indonesia. All of them speak Myanmar language fluently, according to the authorities.

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