PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Jomtien detained a man after discovering he was allegedly burning stolen electrical cables in an attempt to extract copper, during a routine inspection of illegal dumping activity in the area. Jomtien municipal officers were initially deployed to investigate reports of unauthorized waste dumping. However, while inspecting the site, they noticed unusual smoke rising from the area, prompting them to investigate further.
Upon closer inspection, officers found a man actively burning electrical wiring. Authorities said the suspect was attempting to strip the cables to recover copper materials. During questioning, the man allegedly admitted to stealing the wires from a construction worker camp located in Soi Jomtien 8.
The suspect was immediately detained at the scene before being handed over to police at Na Jomtien Police Station for further legal proceedings. Officials say the case is now under investigation, and the suspect will face charges in accordance with Thai law.
