Police raid illegal soil excavation site in Suphan Buri
Police raided an illegal soil excavation site in Suphan Buri, operated by a local politician’s family after complaints from residents. The politician’s wife admitted to one year of unauthorised digging without prior arrests.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) undertook a significant operation against influential figures in Song Phi Nong district, Suphan Buri province, following local complaints.
The action targeted a large soil excavation site allegedly managed by a notable local politician known for exerting influence, carrying out soil digging operations day and night. Trucks frequently moved in and out of the site, disrupting the area.
Upon arrival, officials from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division (NREC) encountered Suntharee, the politician’s wife. She identified herself as the site’s owner. They conducted a thorough inspection of the area, discovering approximately 20 rai of land had been excavated to a depth of about 10 metres.
Suntharee, during questioning, confessed to the unauthorised soil excavation, stating that the activity had been ongoing for roughly one year without any legal repercussions until now. She acknowledged that the digging process had indeed caused dust pollution, disturbing neighbouring residents.
“We have been doing this without any permits for about a year. The dust has been a nuisance to locals, and we have never faced any consequences before.”
Following her admission, police charged Suntharee with violating the Factory Act of 1992. She was accused of operating a Category 3 factory (soil excavation) without the necessary permissions. Officials also seized the machinery used for digging as evidence, reported KhaoSod.
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