PUBLISHED: 5 Apr 2024 at 14: 48
The Central Investigation Bureau ( CIB ) has issued a warning that 15, 000 tonnes of improper cadmium waste in two provinces could be hazardous because it contains dust and is susceptible to contaminating the environment.
Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, the head of the CIB, announced on Friday that he had instructed the governors of Samut Sakhon and Tak counties to designate the contaminated areas as “daily areas” for the sake of public health.
He made reference to the statement that two foundries , off Ekachai Road in the Muang area of Samut Sakhon, had found 15, 000 kilos of improper cobalt waste in large bags.
Prior to this discovery, Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop claimed that the CIB’s Natural Resources and Environmental Crimes Suppression Division ( NED ) had discovered that the carcinogenic waste had been illegally transported from its Tak province landfill to Samut Sakhon.
Municipal officials were also asked to take actions against Bound &, Beyond Plc in Tak and J &, B Metal Co in Samut Sakhon, said the CIB inspector.
The sand that was found in the two regions was the cobalt waste. If exposed to rain or water, it may seep into the floor and became a carcinogen, a compound that may cause cancer. If people ingest or inhale contaminated food, loon Lt. Gen. Jirabhop said, it would have an impact on long-term wellbeing.
The NED discovered that some bags of the copper spend had been torn, and that there were traces of car tire marks on them. He claimed it was important to quickly declare the areas to become disaster zones because the tires may be contaminated with the poisonous substance.
According to Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop, the cobalt waste is currently being examined by appropriate agencies to determine whether it was a significant life-threatening substance or not.