Chon Buri officials bust illegal kratom juice operations targeting kids

[snoop1130]

 

Police in Banglamung district, Chon Buri province, launched a coordinated operation yesterday that resulted in the dismantling of illegal kratom juice production sites known for distributing the substance to minors. The district’s administrative head, along with health officials and local police, led the crackdown on these clandestine establishments, netting nearly 2,000 bottles of the illicit mixture.

 

The operation targeted three main outlets: Mitre Kratom shop in Soi Khao Talo, Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 in the same alley, and another store at the entrance to Khao Talo. The Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 shop, in particular, was discovered to have a large-scale brewing operation on the second-floor balcony, where six large pots were used to concoct kratom juice non-stop, supplying a network of smaller retailers in the vicinity around the clock and generating over 20,000 baht (US$540) daily.

 

During the raid, police also seized a significant quantity of cough syrup, used as an ingredient in the kratom mixture, including 24 bottles of Benadryl cough syrup and 30 bottles of Fatacylam antipyretic and anti-allergy medication. The confiscated items were ready-mixed kratom juice, prepared for sale, and various pharmaceuticals, reported KhaoSod.

 

The individuals involved in these illegal activities are facing charges for violating the Ministry of Health’s announcement No. 424 (B.E. 2564 or 2021) and its amendment No. 430 (B.E. 2564 or 2021) under Section 6 (8) in conjunction with Section 50 of the Food Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). The penalties for such offences may include imprisonment ranging from six months to two years and fines between 5,000 and 20,000 baht (US$135 and US$540).

 

In related news, Thai officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), orchestrated a search operation on February 14, honing in on a factory in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, amidst suspicions of illicit soda production laced with kratom.

 

Reports from the police unveiled the factory’s alleged involvement in the clandestine distribution of kratom-infused soda under a covert brand across Bangkok. Acting swiftly, the police launched a meticulous investigation, securing a search warrant from the Nonthaburi Provincial Court.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-17

 

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[Harsh Jones]

Kratom is not even a drug that kids or teens would find appealing. Its too subtle. Its an adult drug more akin to coffee

 

When I was young, me and some freinds got some kratom and got bored of it right away and moved on. This tactic of making kratom a boogyman for kids is wrong. A lot of adults with drinking problems, sleeping problems and chronic fatigue could benefit from kratom

Edited April 17 by Harsh Jones

[jacko45k]

For some reason I was thinking of the film 'Lawless' with Tom Hardy, reading this. 

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The operation targeted three main outlets: Mitre Kratom shop in Soi Khao Talo, Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 in the same alley, and another store at the entrance to Khao Talo. The Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 shop, in particular, was discovered to have a large-scale brewing operation on the second-floor balcony, where six large pots were used to concoct kratom juice non-stop, supplying a network of smaller retailers in the vicinity around the clock and generating over 20,000 baht (US$540) daily.

Nice earner

[mikebell]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Mitre Kratom shop in Soi Khao Talo, Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 in the same alley, and another store at the entrance to Khao Talo. The Green Leaf Chon Buri 5 shop,

They didn't go to great lengths to hide what they were producing.  No wonder the local Plod managed a collar.

[Harsh Jones]

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

They didn't go to great lengths to hide what they were producing.  No wonder the local Plod managed a collar.

It isn't illegal