In the province of Pathumkhani (Thailand), an operation was conducted to combat the smuggling of agricultural products. As a result of joint police actions to protect the rights of consumers, a special group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the customs department arrested a Vietnamese entrepreneur suspected of smuggling large avocado parties into the country.

During the raid on the warehouse in Khlong Luang, Mr. Wang, the owner of the discovered products, was detained. The police seized more than 16 tons of fresh avocados, estimated at about 1,294,000 Thai baht, as well as 750 kg of Marakuya worth about 45,000 baht. The total value of the confiscated products was 1,339,000 baht.

Law enforcement authorities believe that Mr. Wang was a key supplier of fruits to the markets of Pathumkhan. An investigation is underway; he will be charged under Thai law. The case raised serious concerns among the authorities about protecting the interests of local producers.

Imported fruits have passed customs procedures and phytosanitary control, which poses a serious threat of pests and diseases that could damage Thai agriculture. Such incidents underscore the need to strengthen control over agricultural product imports.

The raid preceded the seizure of about 40 tons of smuggled avocados last week. This information served as the starting point for further investigation and identification of persons involved in the smuggling of fruits.

This case of avocado smuggling has caused a wide public outcry in Thailand. Local farmers are concerned that illegal imports can negatively impact their income and competitiveness. They call on the government to take tougher measures to combat smuggling and protect the domestic market.

Given the growing popularity of avocados worldwide, such incidents make us think about the importance of controlling the quality and origin of imported products. Consumers need to be sure that the fruits they purchase meet safety standards and do not threaten health.

Thus, the arrest of a Vietnamese entrepreneur in Thailand became part of a broader campaign to combat agricultural smuggling. The country’s authorities intend to continue to carry out such operations to protect the interests of local farmers and ensure the safety of consumers. This case demonstrates that the globalization of the market requires increased control over the import and export of goods.

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