Illegal Cannabis Fertiliser Worth Over 6 Million Baht Seized in Bangkok Warehouse

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities have seized a large quantity of unregistered chemical fertilisers and hazardous substances, valued at approximately 6.4 million baht, from a warehouse in Bangkok’s Lat Phrao district. The operation was linked to a well-known online retailer selling cannabis-related agricultural products.

 

The crackdown was led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanasak Bubpasuwan, Commissioner of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), following an investigation into the sale of unregistered fertilisers. Officers executed a search warrant issued by the Criminal Court (Warrant No. 183/2025, dated March 14) and inspected the warehouse.

 

During the raid, authorities seized:

 

• 774 units of suspected chemical fertilisers that require registration under the Fertiliser Act B.E. 2518 (1975), of which 76 units were confiscated, and 698 were impounded.

 

• 111 units of suspected hazardous substances, with 18 units seized and 93 impounded.

 

The products, including brands such as FloraFlex, BioThrive, and FoxFarm, were intended for cannabis cultivation. Investigators found that the items lacked Thai-language labelling and official fertiliser registration numbers, raising concerns over their legality.

 

Further investigation revealed that the warehouse served as a storage and distribution hub for various online sellers operating on platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook, with one particular shop having over 20,000 followers. The shop specialised in selling fertilisers and agricultural chemicals for cannabis cultivation, using the warehouse for packaging and delivery. Orders were processed via LINE messaging services.

 

Authorities have confiscated the items for further examination and will pursue legal action against those responsible under relevant consumer protection and agricultural laws.

 

-- 2025-03-17