Vape and escape: Bangkok woman nabbed for illegal e-cig sales
Police in Bangkok arrested a 25 year old woman for allegedly selling electronic cigarettes illegally through a LINE group called PAT VAPE. The arrest took place at a commercial building in Phetkasem Soi 63, Bang Khae district, yesterday, February 24, at 5pm.
Niphaphon was charged with violating the Consumer Protection Board’s order against the production and sale of electronic cigarettes and related products. Police seized a range of items from her, including 70 vape pods, 26 disposable e-cigarettes, and 93 bottles of e-liquid, totalling 189 pieces.
The investigation began when police discovered the sale of dangerous goods, specifically e-cigarettes, on the LINE application. Following this lead, officers conducted surveillance and confirmed the illegal activity occurring in the specified location.
Upon arrival, they found Niphaphon selling the items and identified themselves before searching, reported KhaoSod.
During questioning, Niphaphon admitted that the seized products belonged to her and were intended for sale to general customers. She was then informed of the charges and taken into custody along with the confiscated items to Phasi Charoen Police Station for further legal proceedings.
In similar news, in Chanthaburi province, a massive police operation led to the destruction of nearly 245,058 items of confiscated goods, including e-cigarettes and illegal tobacco products valued at nearly 20 million baht.
This action was taken following the conclusion of 67 cases. On February 21, at 11am, police gathered at a public area in Mueang Chanthaburi district, far removed from residential areas, to witness the destruction.
Chanthaburi Governor Montsith Paisalthanawat, along with customs officials and other related agencies, oversaw the destruction of e-cigarettes, accessories, foreign cigarettes, trademark-infringing cigarettes, and imported foreign beer. These items, now state property, were seized under customs law.
Yodpol Wichayakul, the Chanthaburi customs chief, explained that this action followed the customs department’s directive to clamp down on the illegal import and sale of e-cigarettes and other high-tax goods, which negatively affect the country’s economy and public health.
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