Phor.O.S raid seizes 2 tons of smuggled orange peel granules

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Authorities dismantle an illegal operation producing and distributing bottled juice made from smuggled orange peel granules.

•The Economic Crime Suppression Division (Phor.O.S.) raided a factory and warehouse in Bangkok.
•Over 2 tons of imported orange peel granules from China were seized.
•The operation lacked permits from the FDA and customs.
•The company produced juice at night and sold it during the day.

Overview

•The Economic Crime Suppression Division (Phor.O.S.) conducted a raid on a company and an unlicensed warehouse.
•The raid was based on a tip that orange peel granules were being illegally imported from China.
•Phor.O.S. seized 112 crates (672 cans, 2,016 kg) of canned orange peel granules.
•Authorities also found and seized bottled fruit juices produced from the seized granules.
•The company's director admitted to using the smuggled orange peel granules to produce bottled juice.
•The company produced the juice at night and delivered it during the day to customers.
•The company failed to provide documentation for customs clearance or FDA approval.
•The company director faces charges under the Customs Act, with potential imprisonment and fines.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Lampa

"Indeed, brought the orange peel to produce bottled juice for sale, produced at night and delivered during the day according to customer orders."

ได้นำเกล็ดส้มดังกล่าวมาผลิตน้ำส้มบรรจุขวดเพื่อจำหน่ายจริง โดยจะผลิตในช่วงเวลากลางคืน และจัดส่งสินค้าในช่วงกลางวันตามคำสั่งซื้อของลูกค้า

Key Entities

Organization

Economic Crime Suppression Division (Phor.O.S.)(ปอศ.)

The law enforcement agency that conducted the raid and seized illicit goods.

Central Tax Court(ศาลภาษีอากรกลาง)

The court that issued the search warrant for the raid.

A certain company(บริษัทแห่งหนึ่ง)

The company being investigated for the illegal import and production of juice.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.))ℹ️

The regulatory body whose permits were not obtained for the imported orange peel granules and juice production.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatsaphum Jarumprat(พล.ต.ต.ทัศน์ภูมิ จารุปรัชญ์)

Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (Phor.O.S.) who ordered the raid.

Pol. Col. Naruephon Karuna(พ.ต.อ.นฤพนธ์ กรุณา)

Superintendent of Division 2, Phor.O.S., who led the execution of the search warrant.

Pol. Lt. Col. Noppakhun Thatsamalai(พ.ต.ท.นพคุณ ทัศนมาลัย)

Inspector of Division 2, Phor.O.S., who was involved in the search operation.

N.S. Lampa(น.ส.ลำไพ)

The director of the company who admitted to using the smuggled orange peel granules for production.

Place

Soi On Nut 66(ซอยอ่อนนุช 66)

The location of the company's warehouse within Bangkok.

Prawet Subdistrict(แขวงประเวศ)

The subdistrict in Bangkok where the raided warehouse is located.

Prawet District(เขตประเวศ)

The district in Bangkok where the raided warehouse is located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the raid took place.

China(ประเทศจีน)ℹ️

The country of origin for the illegally imported orange peel granules.

Law

Article 242(มาตรา 242)

The section of law related to smuggling and concealing goods, cited in the charges.

Article 246(มาตรา 246)

The section of the Customs Act under which the company director was charged.

Customs Act(พระราชบัญญัติศุลกากร)

The legislation under which charges were filed against the company director.

Timeline

July 8, 2026(วันที่ 8 ก.ค.2026)

The date when Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatsaphum Jarumprat ordered the raid.