Customs Seizes 654,000 Illegal Cigarettes in Nakhon Ratchasima
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Lalita Atthapimon, Director of Customs Office Region 2, revealed that from October 29-31, 2026, Customs Office Region 2 joined with the Northeastern Investigation Unit to inspect parcels handled by private carriers in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Officers discovered 3,270 cartons (654,000 sticks) of foreign-origin cigarettes lacking tax stamps and with no proof of legal import or customs clearance, valued at over 3.27 million baht. All items were seized as evidence for legal proceedings under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 and related laws for smuggling goods that have not passed customs formalities into the Kingdom.
