Thai Authorities Detain Suspect for Selling Cartoon-designed E-cigarettes

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Jan.15.2024
Thai Authorities Detain Suspect for Selling Cartoon-designed E-cigarettes
Thai police detained a 22-year-old woman selling e-cigarettes in Bangkok's Bang Bon district, worth approximately 100,000 baht.

According to a report published by Kom Chad Luek on January 13th, a joint military and police operation in Thailand apprehended a suspect involved in the sale of e-cigarettes. The suspect is a 22-year-old female who was found in possession of a batch of "e-cigarettes" featuring various cartoon designs with an estimated total value of 100,000 Thai Baht. The operation took place in the Bang Bon district of Bangkok.

Thai Authorities Detain Suspect for Selling Cartoon-designed E-cigarettes
Image source: komchadluek

 

This woman sells these "e-cigarettes" designed with cartoon characters through an online platform to attract young customers.

Thai Authorities Detain Suspect for Selling Cartoon-designed E-cigarettes
Image source: komchadluek

 

Recently, authorities have discovered a Facebook page named "King Smoke" that has been posting information about selling e-cigarettes. The page also features various cartoon images, designed to catch the attention of children and teenagers. In an attempt to entice potential customers, the page owner has been contacting them through private messages. Further investigation into the flow of funds revealed a monthly circulation of over 1 million Thai baht in their account.

 

After further investigation, authorities have discovered a residential location in the Bang Bon area being used as a site for packaging and storing goods that are subsequently delivered to customers through an online platform. Based on this evidence, the police have applied for a search warrant from the court and successfully apprehended Teerada Daengdej, as well as relevant evidence pertaining to this case.

 

The woman is currently facing charges of "selling prohibited items, including e-cigarettes and e-liquid." She admitted to these charges during the preliminary interrogation. The police have referred this case to the prosecutor's office for further legal action.

 

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