Counterfeit gold ornaments worth 3 million baht found on Chaeng Watthana Road

Expressway Traffic Police officers yesterday reported a large black bag found on the outbound lane of Chaeng Watthana Road to Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi. The bag, discovered on the expressway, contained a camouflaged backpack filled with various types of ornamental gold, weighing no less than 100 baht. Officers could not immediately identify whether the jewellery was real or fake.

Upon closer inspection, the gold ornaments were found to be counterfeit gold, as there were no identifiable gold shop marks. Moreover, the backpack carrying the jewellery had no intrinsic value. If the ornaments had been authentic, they would have been worth more than 3 million baht, warranting more secure transportation and handling.

Preliminary police findings suggest that the counterfeit gold jewellery might belong to a vendor selling imitation goods at a flea market or general market, who accidentally dropped it during transit. However, the police will keep the found items, waiting for the owner to claim them.

Expressway Traffic Police officers reported a large black bag found on the outbound lane of Chaeng Watthana Road to Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi, reported a police source, who chose to remain anonymous due to the ongoing investigation.

The officers found that the bag contained a camouflaged backpack filled with various types of ornamental gold, weighing no less than 100 baht. The authenticity of the jewellery was initially unclear, leading to further investigations.

The gold ornaments were found to be counterfeit gold, as there were no identifiable gold shop marks, the source explained. This discovery significantly reduced the expected value of the find, as the backpack carrying the jewellery had no intrinsic value.

Police findings

If the ornaments had been genuine, they would have been worth more than 3 million baht, requiring more stringent transportation and handling procedures to ensure their safety. The simplicity of the backpack and the fact that it was found on the expressway suggest that these measures were not in place.

Preliminary police findings suggest that the counterfeit gold jewellery might belong to a vendor selling imitation goods at a flea market or general market, who accidentally dropped it during transit, the source added. Despite this, the police will keep the found items until the owner comes forward to claim them.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of secure transportation for valuable goods, even if they are just replicas. It also raises questions about the prevalence of counterfeit goods in local markets, prompting further investigation, reported Sanook.