KOTA BARU: Special Branch teams are on the trail of several suspects in the bombings of 11 petrol stations in Southern Thailand who are believed to be in the state.
Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said their Thai counterparts have informed them that the suspects fled to Kelantan after the bombings.
“We have been in contact with them to obtain further information to assist their investigation,” he said after the Kelantan police monthly assembly here.
It was previously reported that members of the group responsible for the bombings at 11 petrol stations in Narathiwat were believed be hiding in mountainous and forested areas near the border.
Security sources said one of two suspects detained on Thursday was found preparing to flee to Malaysia during a raid in Mukim Tha Saap, Mueang district, Yala.
Initial interrogation by the Yala Provincial Police Investigation Division special team revealed the 39-year-old suspect was making arrangements to cross into Malaysia soon.
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