Thailand Strictly Cracks Down on E-cigarette Smuggling
Jayson 22 May 2024 07:49
According to foreign media reports, recently, Panthong Loikunnan, Thailand's tax collection development and management consultant, revealed that according to Prime Minister Mr. Seta Thaweesin, a policy will be introduced to strictly prevent the illegal import of cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Judging from the current situation, the use of e-cigarettes among children and teenagers is on the rise. As a result, the prime minister ordered an accelerated crackdown. Strictly enforce the law, be serious and decisive, and continue to arrest the smuggling and sales of e-cigarettes and accessories.
Customs Director General Theerat Attanawanit responded to the policy and urged customs officials to strictly prevent and crack down on illegal activities.
According to reports, between May 1 and 17, 2024, the customs department arrested 31 criminals for smuggling cigarettes into Thailand, with a quantity of 1,189,700 cigarettes worth 6,730,518 baht, as well as 14 boxes of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette liquids, and e-cigarette accessories. , quantity 35,336 pieces, value 5,590,821 baht.
All the seized materials amounted to 45 boxes with a quantity of 1,225,036 items and a value of 12,321,339 baht, which is considered a crime under the Customs Act 2017 and other relevant laws.
Judging from the current situation, the use of e-cigarettes among children and teenagers is on the rise. As a result, the prime minister ordered an accelerated crackdown. Strictly enforce the law, be serious and decisive, and continue to arrest the smuggling and sales of e-cigarettes and accessories.
Customs Director General Theerat Attanawanit responded to the policy and urged customs officials to strictly prevent and crack down on illegal activities.
According to reports, between May 1 and 17, 2024, the customs department arrested 31 criminals for smuggling cigarettes into Thailand, with a quantity of 1,189,700 cigarettes worth 6,730,518 baht, as well as 14 boxes of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette liquids, and e-cigarette accessories. , quantity 35,336 pieces, value 5,590,821 baht.
All the seized materials amounted to 45 boxes with a quantity of 1,225,036 items and a value of 12,321,339 baht, which is considered a crime under the Customs Act 2017 and other relevant laws.
