Phuket raid nets B100mn of pirated goods in Patong

PHUKET: A Department of Special Investigation (DSI) task force in Phuket yesterday arrested seven people and seized pirated goods with an estimated street value of more than 100 million baht.

Armed with a search warrant and joined by officers from the Patong Police, the DSI agents raided two three-story shophouses in Soi Sukcharoen, off Phang Muang Sai Kor Road in Patong (map here).

“The pirated goods seized mainly comprised luggage, backpacks and clothing,” said Udom Phetcharakut, Director of the DSI’s Regional Operations Center for Region 8, based in Surat Thani.

“Phuket, and Patong in particular, is a haven for pirate goods merchants due to the number of tourists who come here,” he said.

Officials declined to name the suspects arrested.

“Our investigation is ongoing,” Mr Udom said.

— Kritsada Mueanhawong