Police Dismantle E-Cigarette Smuggling Ring
Police dismantled an online e-cigarette smuggling network in Nakhon Ratchasima, seizing 648 units worth over 100,000 baht during coordinated raids on July 10. One suspect was arrested at a warehouse used as a distribution hub that operated
Police Region 3 launched an operation to dismantle an online e-cigarette distribution network, conducting coordinated raids in Nakhon Ratchasima province on July 10, 2569. Officers seized 648 e-cigarette units valued at over 100,000 baht. Led by Regional Commander Komkrit Sukthai and other senior officials, the operation was ordered by Deputy Police Commissioner Niran Luemsri to intensify enforcement against e-cigarette violations from July 1-15, 2569.
The raids targeted suspected storage locations used by an e-cigarette distribution network that operated through Line accounts and social media with public-facing profiles. Officers obtained search warrants from Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court and conducted searches at two residential locations.
During one search in a warehouse in Soi Phra Phutthisai Chaiyo, Tambon Nong Ja Bok, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, officers arrested a suspect managing the location. The search uncovered approximately 648 e-cigarette units of various types valued at over 100,000 baht, along with mobile phones used to solicit orders. The suspect was transferred to Phothigang Police Station for prosecution under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 and the Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522. Authorities also applied anti-money laundering measures against the suspects. The public can report e-cigarette violations to the Royal Thai Police through the Police Care app or the 24-hour hotline 1599.
