Cops target distributors of illegal and dangerous goods

Authorities have seized more than 690,000 illegal and substandard products in a series of high-profile raids in Bangkok, targeting major warehouse networks and retail outlets in an intensified crackdown on unsafe goods.

- APINYA WIPATAYOTIN

Deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan said yesterday the “Team Sud Soi” task force, led by Industry Minister Akanat Promphan, and permanent secretary Nattapol Rangsitpol joined forces with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to inspect two warehouses in Bang Khun Thian district.

The facilities, linked to key smuggling operations, were allegedly importing non-compliant goods and affixing counterfeit TISI marks.

The first warehouse, operated by HS 138 Co Ltd, contained 42,263 items including light bulbs, fans, irons, Bluetooth speakers, and LED lamps, many lacking TISI certification or bearing fake QR codes.