Authorities Seize 600 Crates of Smuggled Avocados in Pathum Thani
Authorities seized 600 crates of smuggled avocados and over 8 tons of illegal livestock products in Pathum Thani, busting smuggling operations that imported restricted goods without proper authorization or customs clearance.
The Phra Phirun Center, in cooperation with customs authorities, has seized over 8 tons of illegal livestock products and 600 crates of smuggled avocados in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani, as part of efforts to dismantle illegal agricultural smuggling operations. Deputy Commander Saran Sansoonthorn of the Phra Phirun Agricultural and Food Security Command Center revealed that officers from the Department of Agriculture and Customs conducted a raid after tracking the avocado shipment from northern Thailand. Officials impounded 600 crates of avocados and filed charges under the Plant Quarantine Act for importing restricted goods without proper authorization and procedures, as well as under the Customs Act for smuggling goods into the kingdom without customs clearance.
In a related operation, Phra Phirun task force officers expanded their investigation into the illegal sale of livestock products through online channels. They identified a large cold storage facility in Khlong Luang that was operating without proper authorization or livestock product trading licenses. Upon inspection, officers discovered animal carcass parts, including tongues and other pieces, being stored and transported without required permits. The facility operator was apprehended, and over 8 tons of illegal products were confiscated. The case has been forwarded to prosecutors for further legal proceedings.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, through the Phra Phirun Center, has pledged to intensify enforcement actions against agricultural smuggling to protect consumers and support Thai farmers.
