Authorities Seize 26 Tons Of Smuggled Meat, Expand Investigation
Authorities seized 26 tons of illegally imported meat from Argentina at Mae Klong checkpoint in Samut Sakhon province, with the Phra Phirun Center expanding its investigation into the smuggling network.
The Phra Phirun Center continues aggressive enforcement against illegal agricultural products, having seized over 26 tons of illegally imported meat in Samut Sakhon province. Deputy Commander Saran Santan Virakukan announced the operation was conducted jointly with provincial authorities and customs officials at Mae Klong checkpoint, where inspectors found beef, pork, beef tongue, and pork skin with no valid import permits or documentation.
Following inspection, authorities determined the shipment was imported from Argentina, and suspect similar illegal shipments may exist at other locations. The Phra Phirun Center will coordinate with the Department of Livestock to conduct thorough investigations and expand charges against importers and the entire smuggling network.
Uncontrolled smuggling of illegal agricultural products poses serious risks to public food safety, as the products cannot be traced to their source or verified for safety standards. It also undermines Thai farmers in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors who must compete with illegal imports that bypass Thai law and international safety regulations.
"The Phra Phirun Center is firmly committed to stopping all illegal agricultural imports and will intensify enforcement operations," Saran said. "We welcome public cooperation and ask anyone with information about smuggling to report it immediately to our center. All credible tips will be investigated and prosecuted according to the law."
