Traffic Police, Traffic police set up a checkpoint to catch a young man smuggling 16,700 packs of foreign cigarettes, preparing to distribute them at tourist attractions and sell them online. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat Wongsanga, Deputy Commander of the Metropolitan Police (Deputy Commander-in-Chief), together with Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bandit, Commander of the Traffic Police (Commander of the Traffic Police). Officials from the Excise Department and related police officers Together they announced the results of the arrest of General Naphat, age 27, after smuggling foreign cigarettes. The damage value is more than 10 million baht. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawat said that this arrest As a result of Police Division 1, Traffic Police set up alcohol testing points and crime prevention. In front of a village On Suwinthawong Road, Saen Saep Subdistrict, Min Buri District, Bangkok until approximately 4:00 a.m. on the day of the arrest. Officers found a suspicious vehicle. Toyota brand Nonthaburi registration Driving in a sus picious manner Therefore, permission was granted to search. By Phonla Naphat be a driver Upon inspection, many crates wrapped in black bags were discovered. Inside, 16,700 packages of smuggled foreign cigarettes were found in crates. Upon questioning, Mr. Pol Napat testified that he received the said items from Sa Kaeo Province and was hired by Mr. Tang. (Real last name unknown) The price is 10,000 baht per trip. They have been illegally transported for at least 1 year to distribute and sell at tourist attractions and online. Before being taken into custody and sent to investigators at Minburi Police Station, the arresting police officer then coordinated with the excise officer. Inspect the said item. The excise official said that from participating in the inspection It was found that all cigarettes were seized. It is tobacco that is not legally taxed by the Excise Department. which has no stamp duty affixed The public can check whether products such as liquor and cigarettes have been properly taxed or not. By scanning the QR code to check and initially report charges. 'Intended for the sale of goods that are not taxed, Section 204, Excise Tax Act. and having in possession of goods that have not been paid taxes according to Section 203 of the Excise Tax Act B.E. 2017 'We are currently expanding the search for participants and employers. And I would like to remind people who smoke and drink alcohol that they should check whether they have paid their taxes correctly or not. For safety in life. Source: Thai News Agency