Authorities Seize Large Shipment of Illegal E-Cigarettes at Laem Chabang Port

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of DSI.

 

A joint task force comprising police, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), and customs officials has seized a large shipment of illegal e-cigarettes during a raid on a shipping container at Laem Chabang Port.

 

At approximately 10:00 on 17 March, Pol Maj Gen Nuntawut Suwannalaong, Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, led the operation alongside Pol Col Traithet Phaetrat, Superintendent of Laem Chabang Police Station, Pol Lt Col Ratchapipob Khumsap, Deputy Superintendent of Investigations, and Pol Capt Klahan Klongpayaban, Deputy Director of the DSI’s Tax Case Division. Also present was Mr Wut Ruangpradungthong, Director of Laem Chabang Port Customs Office.

 

The task force targeted shipping container TSSU 512939-8, which was located within the storage yard of Kerry Siam Commercial Seaport, an area under the jurisdiction of the Laem Chabang Port Customs Office.

 

At approximately 11:30, authorities discovered a large quantity of e-cigarettes and related accessories inside the container. Officials are currently assessing the type of goods, total quantity, and estimated market value before proceeding with legal action.

 

E-cigarettes remain illegal in Thailand, and the smuggling and sale of such products could constitute offences under the Customs Act and other relevant laws. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible and trace the network behind the illicit shipment.

 

-- 2025-03-18

 

[flyingtlger]

8 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible and trace the network behind the illicit shipment.

 

Obviously the folks behind the illicit shipment didn't grease the wheels, if you know what I mean....

 

[Tropicalevo]

I wonder which country the container was shipped from?