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Thai Authorities Seize Over 50 Million Baht Worth of Illicit Substances Destined for Australia


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National—Thai and Australian authorities recently seized over 50 million baht worth of illicit substances smuggled from neighboring countries to be sent to Australia.


On October 27th, 2023, Mr. Panthong Loikunnan, the Advisor on Tax Collection Development and Management, Thai Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) officials, the Australian Border Force, and other relevant officials publicly stated on the confiscation of a huge number of illicit substances worth more than 50 million baht.


Panthong revealed to Thai media that drug smuggling operations traditionally transported via cargo ships in large numbers, however, nowadays, the shipments are via express services in a small number stashed into toys, thick books, shoes, and so on. 

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-10-31

 

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A drop in the proverbial bucket, Australia is awash with drugs,  illegal substances and tobacco, easy to get anywhere... yo just can't stop to smuggling to drugs, way too big money to be made for a small risks...

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