Police Arrest Woman Illegally Selling Electronic Cigarettes Online, Seize Large Cache
Police arrested a 32-year-old Bangkok woman and seized 2,535 electronic cigarettes from her apartment after investigating illegal online sales conducted through social media.
May 1, 2026 – Under the direction of Pol. Col. Thanyaphat Bunsuk, superintendent of Police Division 4, and commanding Pol. Lt. Nattapong Suratsingh, officers from Police Division 4 arrested 32-year-old Mantana and seized a total of 2,535 electronic cigarette units. The arrest took place at an apartment on Soi 20, Mitthanom Road, Samsennok Sub-district, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok at 4:00 p.m. on April 30.
The investigation began when police discovered illegal online sales of electronic cigarettes through the application X-Twitter. Undercover officers made a purchase and confirmed the package contained electronic cigarettes. After tracing the delivery through a private courier company and reviewing CCTV footage, officers identified and apprehended Mantana as she prepared packages for shipment.
During questioning, Mantana admitted to packaging and selling electronic cigarettes to online customers. Police searched her apartment and discovered additional electronic cigarette inventory stored for distribution. Authorities have charged her with selling and distributing electronic cigarettes in violation of the Consumer Protection Act (No. 4) B.E. 2562, smuggling goods without proper customs clearance under the Customs Act B.E. 2560, and possession of untaxed or insufficiently taxed goods under the Excise Tax Act B.E. 2560. She has been transferred to Suththisan Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings.
