The Director-General of the DSI accepts a special case against the illegal importation of illegal pork. because it affects pig farmers across the country causing damage of tens of millions of baht Initially, the grounds for wrongdoing were found in the private sector linked to government officials. The Pig Farmers Association expects that last year there may be 1,000 containers of frozen pork smuggled per month. Illegal pigs affect the price structure of raisers and risk bringing animal disease into Thailand as well.
Maj. Col. Suriya Singhamon, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), said after receiving the matter from the National Swine Raisers Association. representatives of pig farmers from all regions and Mr. Genius Ruangratanapong President of Crime Victims Assistance Club The complaint accuses those involved in the illegal pork smuggling movement. stating that it is a special case Because it is a case that affects pig farmers across the country. worth tens of millions of baht From examining various information and evidence provided by the National Swine Raisers Association and Mr. Genius Initially, it was seen that there were motives for crimes committed by both the private sector and government officials, so further investigations would be required to prosecute all cases.
Veterinarian Suthat Tangthanopachai, director of the National Swine Raisers Association, said the illegal pork trade had damaged the price structure of hundreds of thousands of raisers across the country. In the past, trying to call on relevant agencies to solve problems but still can’t fix it So I don’t know who to turn to.
Previously, pig farmers suffered from an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). Pig meat was estimated to have disappeared from system estimates at 1,000 containers per month. But the price has continued to decline. Therefore, it is believed that illegal pork is smuggled at a compensable rate of approximately 1,000 containers per month for sure. Therefore, it must be deposited with the Department of Special Investigation to strictly suppress and prosecute the perpetrators.
Mr. Achariya Ruangratanapong President of the Crime Victims Assistance Club said that evidence had been brought. Complaint against those involved in the smuggling of frozen pork. It is believed to have been misrepresented as other frozen foods. With government officials helping in the offense as well, such as customs officers and customs executives in the central area. In total, more than 50 people complained today.
Simultaneously reiterates that smuggling of illegal pork In addition to causing damage to the party It also affects people who may consume pork that has not been tested for epidemics and various contaminants. It is meat that has not been certified for standards and safety.
Source: Thai News Agency