Customs Department 4 Aug-Customs Department Seized more than a hundred thousand liters of diesel oil and smuggled heroin to Hong Kong worth 10.5 million baht. Preventing Thailand as a source of money laundering Accepting imported fireworks is correct.
Mr. Phanthong Loykulnan, consultant for development and management of tax collection as a spokesperson for the Customs Department announced the seizure of diesel fuel in the amount of 114,000 liters worth 3,641,160 baht, smuggled into the country on August 1, 2023 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Officers from the Investigation and Suppression Division of the Customs Department together with officials from the Fuel Crime Suppression Center The Royal Thai Police Office searched three petrol trucks at the Bangna-Trad Road, inbound at km.37, Bang Samak Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province.
The Customs Department had to expand the results to large oil depots. because transporting oil to Bangna Admittedly, the oil price difference is quite high. Malaysian diesel 16 baht, Thai 31 baht per liter, from the fiscal year 2022 to the present (July 2023), there are 642 cases, volume 440,168 liters, worth more than 10,834,000 baht. in the country in order to protect society and further strengthen the country’s economy stable agency therefore have to follow closely
A spokesman for the Customs Department added that The Customs Department also Heroin found at Suvarnabhumi Post Office Packed in a special international express parcel box. originating from Bangkapi district Bangkok Destination Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, amount 1 package, which is declared as hot compress Found traces of being re-sealed with heat. Inside each bag contains 4 sub-envelopes, a total of 48 envelopes, with signs of new sealing as well in every envelope.
When opening the envelope, the examiner found a type 1 drug, heroin (Heroine) hidden inside. The total weight of the package is 3.5 kilograms worth more than 10.5 million baht for the statistics of drug seizures at the Customs Department. From the fiscal year 2023 – present (October – July 2023), there are 148 cases worth 1,022 million baht, an increase of 30% due to the online ordering era. Therefore, there is a continuous increase in smuggling through the post office. In addition, the destination price in Australia, Hong Kong, Korea is 10 times higher than Thailand, so there are frequent offenses.
As for the violence from the explosion of fireworks and fireworks stored in a warehouse, Muno Market, Narathiwat Province, created an explosion. Destroy within a radius of 500 meters, causing massive damage to villagers. The Customs Department found that Entrepreneurs declare to import fireworks And have a legal import license The violent incident involved storing firecrackers and flowers in a warehouse. There was no smuggling whatsoever.
Mr. Panthong added that the Finance Minister has ordered to strictly control the smuggling of cash across the border. after arresting foreign tourists continually bringing more money into Thailand Fear of money laundering Especially for carrying money through the airport – out of the airport. If exceeding the legal limit, 15,000 US dollars per person must submit a declaration for permission Therefore, it is recommended that Thai and foreign tourists Declare your cash with customs. Also, carrying large amounts of cash on public trips is discouraged. Due to the online era, both money transfer and credit card The offenses are often illegal money. Therefore, Ann must prevent the use of cash to launder money in the country.
In the case of illegal use of username and password, Department of Land Transport officials use it to improve vehicle data. and motorcycles in the vehicle inspection system, such as car brand, vehicle number, to adjust the vehicle registration The police and the Department of Land Transport seized it. The offense amounted to 65 cars worth 77 million baht and the license plate for imported luxury cars was worn for reselling. If the Department of Land Transport coordinates the matter The Customs Department is ready to investigate smuggling to prosecute criminal groups.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency