An oil-carrying vessel, illegally modified and suspected of tax evasion, was intercepted and detained by the Royal Thai Fleet near Ta Lu Island in Rayong province, in the Gulf of Thailand on Monday, January 22. The incident took place in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri, following a tip-off that led to the naval forces taking swift action.

 

Originally registered as a general cargo ship, the vessel had undergone unauthorised alterations to accommodate the transport of oil. Upon inspection, Thai naval authorities discovered a staggering 104,000 litres of diesel fuel on board, suspected to be tax-evaded, adding to the severity of the crime.

 

In addition to the confiscated fuel, three crew members were also found on the vessel, their identities have not yet been released. The crew members were brought along with the vessel to the Naval Command Headquarters located in Sattahip, where they are currently under investigation by the relevant officials.

 

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Caption: Photo courtesy of TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

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7 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thai naval authorities discovered a staggering 104,000 litres of diesel fuel on board, suspected to be tax-evaded, adding to the severity of the crime.

Someone is in deep sh*t.....

Wonder who dropped the dime on the smuggler?

24 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

Wonder who dropped the dime on the smuggler?

Someone who got left out of the rewards.

Took place where? Rayong or Chonburi?

7 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

Wonder who dropped the dime on the smuggler?

Someone who did not believe the fuel was for a non-stop world cruise.

Intercept illustrates importance of Thai naval ships. What could a submarine accomplish?