Excise Department seizes illegal cigarettes

Bangkok: Excise Department Caught illegal cigarettes Candlelight procession for export Smuggling it back to sell in the country, causing more than 22 million baht in damages. Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas Director-General of the Excise Department said that the policy of the Ministry of Finance Focus on preventing and suppressing illegal products. Smuggling imports without paying taxes, the Excise Department therefore cooperates with relevant agencies, both government and private sectors. Continue to exchange information and jointly arrest offenders. On January 11, 2024, smuggled cigarettes were arrested at a private distribution center in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Check and find illegal cigarette products. There is a route from the border area. Part of it is Krongthip 90 brand tobacco that has been allowed to be exported. but was smuggled back into Along the border in Kanchanaburi Province to return and sell in the central region Some were smuggled from the southern region and sold i n the central region. Found 430,000 cigarettes worth 2.32 million baht, tax value 1.49 million baht, fine value 22.476 million baht, further legal action was taken. continuous tight control To take care of your health Do not consume counterfeit products. May cause harm and be dangerous to health. Source: Thai News Agency