A team from the Narcotics Suppression Division of Phuket Provincial Police went to a property in Srisena Rd, Rassada at 11:30am this morning after receiving complaints from local residents stating that groups of people often would gather at the home.
Police said that after receiving the complaints, and before going to the property, they made investigations and discovered that in the past the home has been used as a krathom den so they went there this morning with a search warrant.
Upon arrival, police were greeted by home owner Prachum Klankularb who invited officers to search the premises.
Although no drugs were found during the search, police did find a Walther PPK loaded with seven bullets hidden under a mattress.
Police said that Mr Prachum admitted the gun was his and that he purchased it 30 years ago. However, he said that he had never had it registered in his name.
Prachum was taken to Phuket City Police Station where he was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.