Phra Phirun Center Seizes 12.6 Tons Illegal Beef Tendons

Khaosod•Economy•8d ago

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The Phra Phirun Center and Department of Livestock Development seized 12.6 tons of suspected smuggled frozen beef tendons in Samut Sakhon.

•Approximately 12,600 kilograms of frozen beef tendons were seized in Samut Sakhon province.
•Four trucks were confiscated after the possessors failed to produce origin documents or transport permits.
•The operation took place on August 4, 2026, following a tip-off regarding illegal transport.
•The seizure was carried out by the Phra Phirun Center in integration with the Department of Livestock Development.

•On August 4, 2026, authorities received a tip-off about the unauthorized movement of cattle carcass parts in Samut Sakhon province.
•The Phra Phirun Center, the Department of Livestock Development's Inspector and Quarantine Division, and the Chonburi Animal Quarantine Station conducted a search in Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province.
•Authorities seized four trucks, including three carrying approximately 4,200 kilograms of frozen beef tendons each, totaling 12,600 kilograms, and one 12-wheel truck used for transfer.
•The seizure occurred because the involved parties could not provide animal carcass movement permits or documents showing the source of the meat.
•Authorities arrested the offenders and seized all animal carcasses and vehicles to be handed over to local investigators for legal proceedings.
•The operation followed the policy of Suriya Juirungruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, to prevent and suppress the illegal import of agricultural and livestock products.
•Sorawut Nuengjamnong stated that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Department of Livestock Development will strictly enforce laws to protect Thai farmers and food safety.
•The public is encouraged to report livestock offenses via the DLD 4.0 application 24 hours a day.

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Phra Phirun Center(ศูนย์อำนวยการร่วมพิทักษ์ความมั่นคงทางเกษตรและอาหารพระพิรุณ)

The center that led the operation to seize illegal livestock products in Samut Sakhon.

Department of Livestock Development(กรมปศุสัตว์)

The agency that integrated with the Phra Phirun Center to inspect and seize illegal beef tendons.

Inspector and Quarantine Division(กองสารวัตรและกักกัน)

A division of the Department of Livestock Development involved in the inspection.

Chonburi Animal Quarantine Station(ด่านกักกันสัตว์ชลบุรี)

An agency that joined forces to inspect the target area in Samut Sakhon.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry overseeing the Department of Livestock Development and the Phra Phirun Center.

Sorawut Nuengjamnong(นายสรวุฒิ เนื่องจำนงค์)

The Commander of the Phra Phirun Center.

Suriya Juirungruangkit(นายสุริยะ จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ)

The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives whose policy drove the prevention of illegal agricultural imports.

Samut Sakhon Province(จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร)ℹ️

The location where the illegal beef tendons were seized.

Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District(ตำบลท่าทราย อำเภอเมืองสมุทรสาคร)

The specific location in Samut Sakhon where the target search was conducted.

Animal Epidemic Act 2015(พระราชบัญญัติโรคระบาดสัตว์ พ.ศ. 2558)

The law under which the movement of illegal animal carcasses is prosecuted, specifically Sections 22 and 31.