Korat police seize 7,580 packs of illegal cigarettes in parcel shop

MGR Online•Society•25m ago

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Administrative officials and police in Nakhon Ratchasima seized a total of 7,580 packs of illegal cigarettes across two raids at a Best Express parcel shop.

•Authorities conducted a second raid at the Best Express branch at Wat Pa Salawan in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•A total of 7,580 packs of tax-evading cigarettes were seized across two separate operations.
•The second raid occurred on November 13, 2026, following a tip from a citizen.

Overview

•On November 9, 2026, authorities first seized 3,690 packs of illegal cigarettes.
•On November 13, 2026, authorities conducted a second raid at the Best Express branch at Wat Pa Salawan in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•Mr. Chinnakorn Kaenkhong led a special administrative operation team and police officers from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station to inspect the parcel shop.
•The second inspection found 3,890 packs of cigarettes without legal tax stamps inside suspected parcel boxes.
•The combined total of seized illegal cigarettes from both operations is 7,580 packs.
•Authorities handed over the seized evidence to investigators at Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station for legal proceedings.
•Authorities are accelerating investigations to identify the sender, the primary kingpin, and all related individuals.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Chinnakorn Kaenkhong(นายชินกร แก่นคง)

The District Officer of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima who led the special administrative operation team.

Pol. Col. Sirichai Srichaipanya(พ.ต.อ.ศิริชัย ศรีชัยปัญญา)

The Superintendent of Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station.

Pol. Lt. Col. Ukkrit Phaengthaisong(พ.ต.ท.อุกกฤษฏ์ แพงไธสง)

A police officer from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station involved in the operation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Watcharawut Lathum(พ.ต.ท.วัชราวุธ หล้าทุม)

A police officer from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station involved in the operation.

Organization

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station(สภ.เมืองนครราชสีมา)

The police station responsible for the operation and legal proceedings.

Best Express

The parcel delivery service provider whose Wat Pa Salawan branch was raided.

Place

Wat Pa Salawan(วัดป่าสาลวัน)ℹ️

The location of the Best Express branch in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the raids took place.