Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid

Oct.11.2024
Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid
Thai authorities raided a commercial building in Bangkok and seized over $300,000 worth of e-cigarette products being sold online.

On October 9, according to the official website of the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, the Department of Disease Control, in conjunction with the National Police Bureau and other relevant units, conducted a raid on a commercial building located in Rama 2 district of Bangkok, which was used as a warehouse for online sales of e-cigarettes. During this operation, authorities seized e-cigarettes and related products worth over 10 million Thai baht (approximately $30,000), including products from various brands such as "INFY.

Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid
The authorities seized e-cigarette related products worth over 300,000 US dollars | Image source:Thailand Information Bureau, Ministry of Public Health.


On the same day (9th), Panumas Yanwetsakul, the head of the Department of Disease Control, appointed Chayanan Sitthibut, the director of the Tobacco Control Committee, and relevant staff to conduct an inspection of this commercial building, along with a team from the National Police Bureau. The police learned that two Thai suspects were illegally selling e-cigarettes online and using private courier companies to deliver to customers nationwide.

Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid
Some of the products seized inside the warehouse. Image source: Thailand Information Bureau Public Health Department Official Website.


According to the Customs Law of 2017, the police have confiscated all the products involved in the case and will handle them in accordance with the law.

Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid
Some of the products seized in the warehouse. Image source: Thailand Information Bureau Public Health Department Official Website.


Authorities Seize Millions Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Bangkok Raid
Some products found in the warehouse. Image source: Thai Information Bureau Public Health Department official website.

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