Illegal Avocado Smuggling Seizure in Mukdahan

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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Thai security forces seized nearly 3 tons of illegally imported avocados and arrested one driver in Mukdahan Province.

•Authorities intercepted a grey Isuzu pickup truck on July 18, 2016.
•The vehicle contained 100 baskets of avocados weighing approximately 2,700 kilograms.
•The operation took place on Highway 3015 in Bang Sai Noi, Wan Yai District, Mukdahan Province.
•The driver, Thanadol, was arrested and handed over to Mukdahan Customs.

•On July 18, 2016, security forces intercepted a vehicle on Highway 3015 in Ban Bang Sai Noi, Mukdahan Province.
•Personnel from Ranger Company 2103, the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), and other security agencies coordinated to block the smuggling of illegal goods.
•The operation was conducted after authorities received information from a source regarding the smuggling of tax-evading goods.
•Authorities seized 100 baskets of avocados with a total weight of approximately 2,700 kilograms.
•Authorities arrested Thanadol, a 35-year-old resident of Mueang Lamphun District, Lamphun Province, who was driving a modified grey Isuzu pickup truck.
•Thanadol and the seized avocados were sent to Mukdahan Customs for legal proceedings.
•Security forces stated they will increase patrol intensity and interception of illegal imports along the border to prevent tax evasion.

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Thanadol(นายธนดล)

A 35-year-old resident of Mueang Lamphun District and the driver of the truck used to smuggle avocados.

Ranger Company 2103, Ranger Regiment 21 Task Force(กองร้อยทหารพรานที่ 2103 หน่วยเฉพาะกิจกรมทหารพรานที่ 21)

A security unit that collaborated in the interception of illegal goods.

Intelligence Office of the Internal Security Operations Command(สำนักการข่าว กอ.รมน.)

An intelligence agency involved in the joint operation to intercept illegal imports.

Intelligence Unit of the Armed Forces(ขกท.กกล.ฯ)

A security unit participating in the operation to intercept illegal goods.

Intelligence Operation Unit 7 of the Surasakmontri Force(ชปข.7 กองกำลังสุรศักดิ์มนตรี)

A security force unit that collaborated in the interception mission.

Wan Yai District Security Agency(หน่วยงานความมั่นคงอำเภอหว้านใหญ่)

Local security personnel in Mukdahan Province that assisted in the operation.

Mukdahan Customs House(ด่านศุลกากรมุกดาหาร)

The authority where the suspect and seized goods were sent for legal processing.

Wan Yai District(อำเภอหว้านใหญ่)ℹ️

The district in Mukdahan Province where the seizure took place.

Mukdahan Province(จังหวัดมุกดาหาร)ℹ️

The province where the illegal avocados were intercepted.

Ban Bang Sai Noi(บ้านบางทรายน้อย)

The village in Wan Yai District where the interception occurred.

Bang Sai Noi Subdistrict(ตำบลบางทรายน้อย)

The subdistrict in Wan Yai District where the interception occurred.

Mueang Lamphun District(อำเภอเมืองลำพูน)ℹ️

The home district of the arrested driver, Thanadol.

Lamphun Province(จังหวัดลำพูน)ℹ️

The province of residence for the arrested driver, Thanadol.