Thailand's Lopburi province seized about $100,000 worth of e-cigarettes and arrested one suspect

Sep.29

Thai police have seized approximately 3.08 million baht (approximately US$100,000) worth of illegal e-cigarettes, suspected of tax evasion and illegal importation. The police have transferred the suspects and evidence to the Lopburi Provincial Police Station for further processing.

Key Points:

Date and location of operation: The incident occurred on September 27 in Lopburi Province, Thailand.
Key information: A 31-year-old resident of Phichit Province was arrested; 4476 e-cigarettes with a total value of 3,088,440 Thai Baht (approximately $100,000) were seized; the smuggled e-cigarettes were loaded onto a truck, planned to be sold in multiple regions to evade customs duties.
Legal basis and follow-up actions: The suspect is accused of concealing, selling, and purchasing untaxed or prohibited goods according to the Thai Customs Act of 2560. The suspect and evidence have been transferred to the local police station in Lopburi Province for further handling.

2Firsts, September 29, 2025 - According to The Thaiger's report on September 28, Thai police arrested a suspect for allegedly illegally transporting e-cigarettes in Lopburi Province on the 27th.

Police received a tip-off that a truck was frequently transporting e-cigarettes in Lopburi Province. Subsequently, authorities arrested a 31-year-old resident of Phichit Province, using the alias Tos, at the crime scene and seized 4,476 e-cigarettes with a total value of 3,088,440 Thai Baht (approximately $100,000 USD).

This case has been loaded onto a transportation vehicle, ready to be sold to multiple regions in order to illegally import goods and avoid customs duties. According to Thailand's Customs Act of 2017, the suspects will be charged with concealing, selling, and buying items without paying taxes or prohibited goods. The police have transferred the suspects and evidence to the local police station in Lopburi Province for further investigation.

References:

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Also Read:

[1] Thai police seize over 50,000 illegal e-cigarettes worth more than 10 million baht, main suspect arrested in Bangkok

[2] Thai police arrested a 28-year-old woman and seized e-cigarettes worth approximately $2,508

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