PUBLISHED: 14 Does 2025 at 16: 09
A Asian businessman has been detained for entering Thailand with about 16 tonnes of new bananas, raising concerns about threats to the region’s crops.
Consumer Protection Police ( CPP ) detained the suspect, who was only identified as Mr. Van, on Wednesday at a warehouse in Soi Thep Kunchon 6, which is close to a significant wholesale market for farm products in the Khlong Luang district.
The CPP participated in the activity by working with a particular task force made up of the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry and the Customs Department. The fruit was arrested and the fruit was taken after data was discovered last week that included 40 tons of smuggled avocado.
Mr. Van was detained after the officers had inspected the inventory and admitted to having the fruit.
They also seized 750 kg of raw passion fruit, which is estimated to be worth approximately 45, 000 ringgit, along with 16 175 kilogrammes of new avocados, which are valued at around 1,294, 000 baht.
The produce’s full price was given as 1, 339, 000 ringgit.
According to the CPP statement, the fruits had gone beyond both customs and grow isolation checks, putting a significant risk of introducing pests or diseases that may harm Thai plants.
Mr. Van is thought to be a significant supplier of grapes to Pathum Thani’s fruit industry. According to the officers, he was taken to a lawyer for lawful reasons.
During the Wednesday inventory attack, I discovered love fruits and avocados. Central Investigation Bureau image