Pathum Thani, June 21 – Illegal smuggling of garlic imported from abroad. To be sold in fresh markets in Bangkok and its vicinity, totaling more than 27,000 kilograms, worth more than 2 million baht.
The Department of Internal Trade went to the area to investigate the smuggling of illegal garlic imported from abroad. To be sold in the fresh market in Bangkok and its vicinity at Klong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, it was found that carrying garlic from Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi Province, totaling more than 27,000 kilograms, worth more than 2 million baht without a truck without permission to move and without a transfer certificate therefore bringing the driver together with the exhibits to the investigator of Klong Luang Police Station, Pathum Thani Province to prosecute, liable to imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine of not more than 100,000 baht, or both. Including coordinating with the Customs Department to verify that such transfers are subject to import taxes legally or not.
Department of Internal Trade He also advised entrepreneurs not to smuggle garlic illegally. Including other agricultural products because the Department of the Joint Force is working with the Security Department. Follow up, inspect and set up an extraction checkpoint continuously. If wrongdoing is found, strict legal action will be taken.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency