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Thai police seize over 5 tonnes of pork intestines in smuggling probe
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The Central Investigation Bureau ( CIB ), through its Consumer Protection Police Division ( CPPD ), joined the Department of Livestock Development ’s Division of Veterinary Inspection and Quarantine in searching Warehouse A on Bang Khun Thian-Chai Th
Key facts
- The seized goods were valued at THB504,000.
- Officers acted under a court-issued search warrant following a tip-off about suspected smuggling and the storage of animal products without permission.
- Under the animal disease law, these can carry penalties of up to two years in prison, a fine of up to THB200,000, or both.
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Summary
Officers acted under a court-issued search warrant following a tip-off about suspected smuggling and the storage of animal products without permission.
The search uncovered 36 blue barrels containing salted pork intestines, with 140kg in each barrel and a combined weight of 5,040kg.