Authorities Raid Warehouse for Smuggled Chemicals Worth Millions

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

The Crime Suppression Division of Economic Crimes (CIB) has successfully raided a warehouse in Bang Pa-in District, Ayutthaya, uncovering over 2,200 sacks of smuggled chemicals. The illegal goods, comprising 11 types of chemicals, were found to have bypassed customs procedures, leading to significant tax evasion.

 

The raid was conducted under the leadership of Pol. Lt. Col. Wanichaya Chaiprong and Pol. Lt. Col. Chawaphon Chueaphet, along with other officials. Acting on a search warrant issued by the Ayutthaya Provincial Court, officers targeted a building in Moo 8, Chiang Rak Noi, where the illicit goods were stored.

 

Upon inspection, authorities apprehended a Chinese national, Mr. Zhang, 40, who was responsible for overseeing the warehouse. The suspect failed to present documentation proving the legal import and payment of customs duties for the seized chemicals. A Chinese businesswoman, identified as Ms. Qianshun, a director of the company operating the warehouse, was also implicated in the case.

 

The seized goods, reportedly originating from abroad, were intended for sale to the general public. Mr. Zhang admitted to managing the warehouse but could not produce the required import documents. Investigators found evidence linking the company to the smuggling operation, prompting charges under Section 246 of the Customs Act for concealing, selling, or handling goods known to have bypassed customs clearance.

 

Ms. Qianshun later confessed to owning the chemicals and acknowledged her failure to pay the required taxes. The police have filed complaints against the company and both suspects, confiscating the illegal goods as evidence for further legal proceedings.

 

This crackdown highlights the authorities’ commitment to curbing illegal trade and ensuring compliance with Thailand’s customs laws.

 

-- 2024-12-01

 

 

[Geoffggi]

Chinese miscreants yet again, cancel their visas & deport them back to China

[flyingtlger]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

11 types of chemicals, were found to have bypassed customs procedures

Somebody has connections with immigrations......

[Tailwagsdog]

This is going to become a Tsunami as people and businesses abandon ship in communist china and look for greener pastures away from the totalitarian state.

[hotchilli]

On 12/1/2024 at 3:37 AM, Georgealbert said:

The illegal goods, comprising 11 types of chemicals, were found to have bypassed customs procedures, leading to significant tax evasion.

Hmmmm, evaded or?

[hotchilli]

27 minutes ago, Tailwagsdog said:

This is going to become a Tsunami as people and businesses abandon ship in communist china and look for greener pastures away from the totalitarian state.

I hope many opt for the western route... follow the silk road

[RichardColeman]

Probably why chinese goods are cheaper than thai goods

[watchcat]

On 11/30/2024 at 10:34 PM, Geoffggi said:

Chinese miscreants yet again, cancel their visas & deport them back to China

 

Agree.  

[john donson]

so what chemicals were about to be sold? cyanide ?

[Peterphuket]

The officials never see the movie 'Braeking Bad'?

[digger70]

On 12/1/2024 at 5:34 AM, Geoffggi said:

Chinese miscreants yet again, cancel their visas & deport them back to China

What does one expect.    

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