Illegal pork skin smuggling intercepted in Mukdahan

Matichon•Society•19d ago

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Authorities intercepted a pickup truck smuggling 2.5 tons of illegal pork skin from Germany in Mukdahan province.

•The Joint Command Center for Agricultural and Food Security (Phra Phirun) intercepted 2.5 tons of illegal pork skin on August 5, 2026.
•The seizure occurred in Mueang District, Mukdahan Province, after a suspect vehicle crashed into a guardrail during a chase.
•The pork skin originated from Germany and was transported via Vietnam before crossing the Mekong River into Thailand.
•One suspect, identified as Mr. Pornsuttiwat, was arrested and sent to investigators for legal action.

•On August 5, 2026, the Joint Command Center for Agricultural and Food Security (Phra Phirun) conducted an operation to intercept illegal livestock imports.
•Authorities tracked a gold-bronze Isuzu D-Max pickup truck in Mueang District, Mukdahan Province, which led to a chase on the Dan Kham-Kham Tunang road.
•The pickup truck driven by Mr. Pornsuttiwat crashed into a guardrail in front of Yim Yam Water Park, allowing officials to apprehend the driver.
•Officials seized 130 green sacks containing approximately 2.5 tons of pork skin.
•The pork skin originated from Germany, was transported through Vietnam, and crossed the Mekong River into Mukdahan Province for distribution in domestic markets.
•The seized pork skin was sent to an animal quarantine station for burial and destruction to prevent disease and ensure food safety.
•Mr. Pornsuttiwat was handed over to investigators for prosecution under customs and animal quarantine laws.
•The Joint Command Center for Agricultural and Food Security (Phra Phirun) will expand the investigation to identify the importer's network and collaborators.

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Joint Command Center for Agricultural and Food Security (Phra Phirun)(ศูนย์อำนวยการร่วมพิทักษ์ความมั่นคงทางเกษตรและอาหารพระพิรุณ (ศพร.))

An agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives that conducted the operation to intercept illegal livestock imports.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry overseeing the Joint Command Center for Agricultural and Food Security (Phra Phirun).

Mukdahan Province(จังหวัดมุกดาหาร)ℹ️

The location where the illegal pork skin was smuggled into Thailand and where the intercept occurred.

Mueang District(อำเภอเมือง)

The district in Mukdahan Province where the vehicle chase and crash took place.

Germany(ประเทศเยอรมนี)ℹ️

The country of origin for the smuggled pork skin.

Vietnam(ประเทศเวียดนาม)ℹ️

The country used as a transit point for the pork skin before it entered Thailand.

Mekong River(แม่น้ำโขง)ℹ️

The river that the illegal pork skin was smuggled across to enter Mukdahan Province.

Mr. Pornsuttiwat(นายพรสุทธิวัฒน์)

The driver of the pickup truck who was arrested for smuggling illegal pork skin.