Customs Seizes Heroin Concealed in Postal Package Bound for Australia

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Customs Seizes Heroin Concealed in Postal Package Bound for Australia

 

 

On February 7, 2567, Mr. Phanthong Loikulnan, Customs Consultant for Development and Tax Management Spokesperson, revealed the Customs Department's crackdown on drug smuggling. This is in line with the government's policy to address drug issues continuously, aiming for the well-being of citizens.

 

Mr. Teerachai Attanawanit, Director-General of Customs, intensified investigations and crackdowns. Through data analysis, authorities found a trend in altering smuggling methods, transitioning from bulk shipments to smaller parcels via postal services to evade detection, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Customs, alongside the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF), comprising various enforcement agencies, heightened vigilance. They intercepted a suspicious express package on February 6, 2567, labeled as "OVALTINE," destined for Australia.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Upon inspection, officials found discrepancies, leading to the discovery of 4 bottles of heroin hidden inside supplement bottles. The total weight amounted to 2,850 grams, with an estimated value of 8,550,000 Baht.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

This case violates multiple sections of the Customs Act 2560 and the Narcotics Act 2564. Customs coordinated with anti-drug agencies to track and expand operations. Statistics from October 2566 to February 2567 show a total of 55 drug-related apprehensions, valued at approximately 309,565,580 Baht.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[Callmeishmael]

Is the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives shipping Ovaltine nowadays?

 

 

[JensenZ]

I'd like a dash of heroin with my Ovaltine please - to go!

[Chris BKK]

There is plenty of Ovaltine available in Australia, maybe not enough heroin

[ThaiFelix]

Well, wouldnt that interdict you right where it hurts!                  

Edited February 8 by ThaiFelix
crappy spelling

[still kicking]

9 hours ago, Callmeishmael said:

Is the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives shipping Ovaltine nowadays?

 

 

You beat me to it.

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