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14 Tons Illegal Buffalo Meat Seized in Chumphon

14 Tons Illegal Buffalo Meat Seized in Chumphon

Prachachat•Economy•39m ago

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Authorities seized 14,000 kilograms of illegal frozen buffalo meat from a truck in Chumphon Province.

  • •14,000 kilograms of frozen buffalo meat from abroad were seized in Chumphon Province.
  • •The seizure occurred on November 11, 2026, at approximately 13:00.
  • •The suspects could not produce import permits or animal carcass movement permits.
  • •The meat was transported from a warehouse in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, destined for Samut Sakhon.

Overview

  • •On November 11, 2026, at approximately 13:00, authorities intercepted a suspicious truck on Highway 41 in Ban Na Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chumphon Province.
  • •The Department of Livestock Development and police seized 14,000 kilograms of frozen buffalo meat and the transport vehicle as evidence.
  • •The driver and attendants failed to provide required import documents or animal carcass movement permits (Form R.3).
  • •The driver initially claimed to be transporting seafood from Ranong to Samut Sakhon, but later stated the goods were picked up from a warehouse in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, via an application.
  • •The suspects were handed over to Mueang Chumphon Police Station for legal proceedings.
  • •The Department of Livestock Development ordered the seized carcasses to be destroyed to prevent animal disease risks.
  • •Sorawut Nuengjamnong stated that the Phra Phirun Joint Center for Agricultural and Food Security (SPK.KS) will continue to intercept illegal livestock products to protect consumers and farmers.

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Key Entities

Organization

Phra Phirun Joint Center for Agricultural and Food Security(ศูนย์อำนวยการร่วมพิทักษ์ความมั่นคงทางเกษตรและอาหารพระพิรุณ)
An organization led by Sorawut Nuengjamnong that directs the interception of illegal animal movements.
Department of Livestock Development(กรมปศุสัตว์)
The government agency responsible for livestock surveillance and the seizure of illegal animal carcasses.
Mueang Chumphon Police Station(สภ.เมืองชุมพร)
The police station where suspects and evidence were delivered for legal action.

Person

Sorawut Nuengjamnong(สรวุฒิ เนื่องจำนงค์)
Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Commander of the Phra Phirun Joint Center for Agricultural and Food Security.
Chaiwat Yothakol(ชัยวัฒน์ โยธคล)
Director General of the Department of Livestock Development.

Place

Chumphon Province(จ.ชุมพร)ℹ️
The location where the illegal buffalo meat truck was intercepted.
Ranong Province(จ.ระนอง)ℹ️
The location the driver initially claimed the shipment originated from.
Samut Sakhon Province(จ.สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
The destination province for the illegal buffalo meat shipment.
Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province(อ.ตากใบ จ.นราธิวาส)
The location of the warehouse where the goods were picked up.

Law

Animal Epidemic Act(พ.ร.บ.โรคระบาดสัตว์)
The law cited regarding the illegal import and movement of animal carcasses.
Customs Act(พ.ร.บ.ศุลกากร)
The law cited regarding the concealment and possession of illegal goods.