Massive Seizure of E-cigarettes in Ayutthaya: Over 60,000 Units Worth 10 Million Baht Confiscated

[webfact]

 

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya—On November 8th, 2023, Thai Anti Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers confiscated E-cigarettes, E-liquids, and other equipment, a total of 60,500 units worth over 10 million Baht, at a private distribution center in Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

According to the report from the ATP officers, an anonymous source reported to the police that there was a contraband smuggling operation involving E-cigarettes, E-liquids, and other equipment from abroad to a private distribution center.

 

The relevant officers then asked for cooperation from the private distribution center to inspect the alleged goods.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-11-11

 

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[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya—On November 8th, 2023, Thai Anti Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers confiscated E-cigarettes, E-liquids, and other equipment, a total of 60,500 units worth over 10 million Baht, at a private distribution center in Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

That mysteriously managed to get past customs checks?

[brianthainess]

Imagine the amount of tax they could have got from that, Oh I forgot about the the Thai tobacco Conglomerate.