In a recent operation, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in coordination with the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED), raided an unauthorised Chinese-funded factory in Chachoengsao Province. The operation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Indian national, Mr. Niraj, who was charged with “establishing and operating a Category 3 factory without permission.”

 

The arrest took place at a warehouse complex located in Plang Yao District, which was found to be leased to various businesses. Initial investigations revealed that none of the warehouses at this facility held the proper licenses for factory operations. Acting on this information, the police, alongside the Department of Industrial Works, obtained a search warrant from the Chachoengsao Provincial Court.

 

Upon inspection, authorities discovered that nine out of ten warehouses at the site were operating as unauthorized factories, primarily focused on recycling activities. In particular, one of the warehouses was used for sorting plastic waste, where Mr. Niraj was found working as an equipment installation engineer. He admitted to setting up and operating machinery but did not possess the required licenses for such activities.

 

The inspection of the premises also revealed hazardous substances, specifically Category 3 hazardous materials, stored in five warehouses. These materials, including heavy metals like lead and arsenic, posed a significant health and environmental risk. Consequently, law enforcement seized all machinery and hazardous materials on-site and initiated legal proceedings against the warehouse owners and involved parties.

 

This operation was conducted under the supervision of Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Bhuridej, CIB Commissioner, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Poolsit, Commander of NED, and Pol. Col. Winyu Jamsai, Deputy Commander of NED, in collaboration with officers from the Department of Industrial Works.

 

The arrest team, led by Pol. Capt. Nathawat Suranarot and Lt. Piyakamon Saengarom, took swift action to ensure the shutdown of the unlicensed operations, affirming the CIB’s commitment to professionalism, impartiality, and dedication to protecting public welfare.

 

Picture courtesy of CIB.

-- 2024-11-10

 

 

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On 11/10/2024 at 4:43 AM, Georgealbert said:

Initial investigations revealed that none of the warehouses at this facility held the proper licenses for factory operations.

Go Thailand... time local authorities got their act together.

Well I’m glad that they are starting to shut down the illegal Chinese and Indian businesses. I just hope that some Thai companies will take over the recycling business, however, I doubt that many would. It’s just not in most Thais mindset. They definitely need more recycling education and plants, but I fear it’s still a long way off. 

11 hours ago, jcmj said:

Well I’m glad that they are starting to shut down the illegal Chinese and Indian businesses. I just hope that some Thai companies will take over the recycling business, however, I doubt that many would. It’s just not in most Thais mindset. They definitely need more recycling education and plants, but I fear it’s still a long way off. 

I was thinking the same thing.