Narathiwat, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development reveals. Narathiwat Livestock Inspector searches public buses Three crates of refrigerated wild boar meat, weighing 150 kilograms, were found hidden in the luggage compartment under the vehicle. The car originated from Narathiwat Province. Heading to Phuket Province Officers searched the passenger drop-off point in Tak Bai District. But no one took ownership. Therefore, he filed a report and recorded it on a daily basis at the police station. Tak Bai in order to expand the results of the case and receive the wild boar carcasses for destruction according to the Livestock Department regulations.
Dr. Somchuan Veterinarian Rattanamangkhalanon Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development said Received a report from Mr. Chakkraphong Khanbo, Narathiwat Provincial Livestock, who assigned Narathiwat Animal Quarantine officials to inspect public buses. As informed by the news source that Wild boar meat is illegally transported (refrigerated) on public buses originating from Su-ngai Kolok District. Narathiwat Province Heading to Phuket Province
As for the point where the officers searched the car, Tak Bai District passenger drop-off area Narathiwat Province We have coordinated with the vehicle officials to request an inspection. Found frozen wild boar meat packed in three crates, total weight 150 kilograms.
Offense, Section 34, paragraph 1, moving animal carcasses across provincial boundaries without permission. According to the Animal Epidemics Act, B.E. 2015, which has penalties according to Section 71, paragraph 1, one must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, or both. But from asking the bus staff and passengers No one takes ownership. Narathiwat Animal Quarantine officials confiscated the found items. Then bring it to report in the daily record at the police station. Tak Bai, then the investigating officer gave the seized items to the Livestock Department officials to destroy according to the Livestock Department regulations.
However, if the public wishes to provide additional information or clues. You can report it at the DLD 4.0 application or the Department of Livestock Development hotline 063-225-6888 at any time, 24 hours.
Source: Thai News Agency