Thai Police Raid Large Illegal E-Cigarette Warehouse

Mar.07
Thai Police Raid Large Illegal E-Cigarette Warehouse
Thai police seize over 30,000 illegal e-cigarettes in a warehouse raid, worth $90,000, with popular brands involved.

Key points:

 

1. Thai police have discovered a large illegal e-cigarette warehouse, where over 30,000 disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquids were seized, with a total value exceeding $90,000.

 

2. The seized products bear brand logos such as "Luckee," "RELX," and "Geek Vape.

 

According to The Standard, on March 7th, Thai police raided a warehouse in Nonthaburi province suspected of storing illegal e-cigarettes. They confiscated over 30,000 disposable e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids, valued at over 3 million Thai Baht (90,000 USD). The seized products were labeled with brands such as "Luckee," "RELX," and "Geek Vape.

 

During an inspection, two men claimed to be the homeowners and said the illegal operation had been running for six months. The group stored goods at eight locations in Bangkok and nearby areas. 

 

The police have currently identified the mastermind behind the operation.

 

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