Integrated Operation Seizes Beta-Agonists Worth 32 Million Baht

Khaosod•Economy•1d ago

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The Phra Phirun Joint Command and Central Investigation Bureau seized over 32 million baht in assets and 967 cattle involving illegal beta-agonist lean-meat agents.

•The operation spanned over 8 months to intercept illegal agricultural products.
•Authorities seized 967 cattle and assets valued at 32,366,240 baht.
•More than 125 tons of meat and cattle were prevented from entering the food chain.
•The operation identified a distribution network with a cash flow exceeding 80 million baht.

Overview

•The Phra Phirun Joint Command operated with the Central Investigation Bureau to intercept beta-agonist lean-meat agents.
•The 8-month operation resulted in the seizure of 967 cattle and assets totaling 32,366,240 baht.
•Authorities discovered a cash flow of over 80 million baht from the source distributors of the substances.
•The operation stopped over 125 tons of contaminated cattle and meat from entering the consumer food chain.
•Somchuan Ratanmangklanon stated that beta-agonist agents like Salbutamol are dangerous substances prohibited in animal feed due to risks for heart patients, pregnant women, and children.
•Somchuan Ratanmangklanon warned that consuming contaminated meat can cause irregular heartbeat, tremors, nausea, dizziness, or death in severe cases.
•Somchuan Ratanmangklanon advised citizens to purchase meat from reliable sources with the "Pasusat OK" certification from the Department of Livestock Development.
•The Phra Phirun Joint Command and officials are continuing the investigation into distribution channels and networks to identify major perpetrators.

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Key Entities

Organization

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

The agency tasked by the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives to integrate the interception of illegal agricultural products.

Central Investigation Bureau(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)ℹ️

The law enforcement agency that operated jointly with Phra Phirun to seize lean-meat agents.

Consumer Protection Police Division(กองบังคับการปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค)

The police division that collaborated with the Department of Livestock Development to intercept lean-meat agents.

Department of Livestock Development(กรมปศุสัตว์)

The government department that provides the "Pasusat OK" certification for meat safety.

National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards(สำนักงานมาตรฐานสินค้าเกษตรและอาหารแห่งชาติ)

An organization involved in the press conference regarding the seizure of illegal agricultural products.

Person

Sorawut Nuengjamnong(สรวุฒิ เนื่องจำนงค์)

Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and Commander of the Phra Phirun Joint Command.

Somchuan Ratanmangklanon(สมชวน รัตนมังคลานนท์)

Director General of the Department of Livestock Development.

Chaiwat Yothakol(ชัยวัฒน์ โยธคล)

Secretary-General of the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards.

Suriya Jungrungreangkit(สุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)ℹ️

Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives who ordered the interception of illegal agricultural products.

Nattasak Chaowanashai(ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)

Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau.