Police bust Pattani e-cigarette ring, seize 3.6M Baht

MGR Online•Society•11d ago

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Authorities in Pattani have apprehended an individual involved in the illicit sale of e-cigarettes and contraband tobacco, confiscating goods valued at over 3.6 million baht.

•Police arrested an e-cigarette and contraband tobacco agent in Pattani.
•Over 73,200 items were seized, with a total value exceeding 3.6 million baht.
•The suspect was allegedly supplying to youth in Pattani and surrounding areas.
•The contraband was imported from neighboring countries, facilitated through natural border crossings.

Overview

•Police arrested Sahabuddin, a 23-year-old from Pattani province, for allegedly selling e-cigarettes and contraband tobacco.
•The seized contraband, including e-cigarettes, flavored liquids, and untaxed cigarettes, is valued at over 3.6 million Thai Baht.
•Authorities seized over 73,200 pieces of contraband e-cigarettes and untaxed cigarettes from a residence in Moo 6, Tumbol Mae Mawi, Amphoe Yarang.
•Sahabuddin was identified as an agent supplying to youth in Pattani and nearby provinces.
•The suspect had modified a residence to store the imported e-cigarettes and untaxed cigarettes before distribution.
•The contraband was illegally imported from neighboring countries via natural border crossings, specifically mentioned as Tak Bai, Narathiwat province.
•Sahabuddin reportedly purchased e-cigarettes from a Malaysian trader and untaxed cigarettes from a major local supplier, engaging in this activity for over a year.
•Sahabuddin was charged with "aiding in the concealment and sale of goods that have not paid taxes or are prohibited, without passing through customs" and handed over to Yarang Police Station for legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Organization

Anti-Corruption Police(ป.บุกจับเอเย่นต์บุหรี่ไฟฟ้าปัตตานี)

The organization that conducted the raid and arrests related to the e-cigarette smuggling operation.

Yarang Police Station(สภ.ยะรัง)

The police station where the suspect was handed over for legal proceedings.

Place

Pattani(ปัตตานี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the e-cigarette smuggling operation was based and busted.

Moo 6, Tumbol Mae Mawi, Amphoe Yarang, Pattani Province(ม.6 ต.เมาะมาวี อ.ยะรัง จ.ปัตตานี)

The specific location in Pattani where the contraband was seized and the arrest was made.

Neighboring Countries(ประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน)

The origin countries from which the contraband was illegally imported.

Tak Bai, Narathiwat Province(ตากใบ จ.นราธิวาส)

The border area in Narathiwat province identified as a natural channel for smuggling.

Person

Pol. Maj. Gen. Pattanask Bunpasuwan(พล.ต.ต.พัฒนศักดิ์ บุบผาสุวรรณ)

Commander of the Anti-Corruption Police who ordered the operation.

Pol. Col. Anusorn Thongsai(พ.ต.อ.อนุสรณ์ ทองไสย)

Superintendent of Anti-Corruption Police Division 6 who led the arrest team.

Pol. Lt. Col. Kiattisak Boontong(พ.ต.ท.เกียรติศักดิ์ บุญทอง)

Inspector of Anti-Corruption Police Division 6 who participated in the operation.

Sahabuddin(นายซาฮาบุดดีน)

The 23-year-old arrested for allegedly running an e-cigarette and contraband tobacco smuggling ring.