Bangkok, The Natural Resources and Environmental Crimes Suppression Division commander has appointed JandB Company directors to submit testimony regarding the management of cadmium mineral sludge on April 29, after the person requested a postponement. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, Commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (Commander of Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division), revealed the progress of the cadmium mineral sludge management case. Today is the anniversary of Mr. Jesada's appointment. The directors of J and B Metal Company Limited sent an affidavit of documents, but Mr. Jessada asked for a postponement. The investigating officer therefore made an appointment to send it within 29 April. As for the transport of 12,500 tons of cadmium waste from Bangkok, Samut Sakhon and Chonburi provinces back to the source in Tak province, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin said preparations are already being made by coordinating with agencies. related And the governor of Tak has come to understand the villagers after there was opposition from the people in the area. Initially, it was planned to use container trucks to transport approximately 25-30 tons per trip, which would be transported in a closed system. For the safety of the community along the transport route But I still can't tell where I need to move it from first. But personally, I would like it to be transported out of Bangkok as the first point because it is a community area and there are only 90 tons. As for the legal action against Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited, which is the source of cadmium waste. Today the industry in Tak Province along with the legal department and those involved He gave information to the investigators of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division and brought documents regarding permission to dig and move. Including permission to establish a factory Give it to the investigating officer. To prepare to file a lawsuit against the company Bound and Beyond, which has committed two offenses: transporting industrial waste outside the factory area without permission, which is an offense according to the Factory Act. This part will cause Company All licenses were revoked. Make each move that leaves the company It is carried without permission. All of which there are approximately more than 50 times and the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division will prosecute as a crime. The other charge is an offense according to Hazardous Substances Act that the company is a source of pollution If cadmium waste is sent anywhere, they must also be responsible. For transporting cadmium waste Each area to Tak Province is expected to have a total cost of more than 12 million baht, with both J and B Metal Company and Bound and Beyond Public Company Limited having to bear the costs. say Today the investigation department The Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division has requested a search warrant from the court to search a recycling factory in the area of ??Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, which is a large factory. It is close to the same spot where cadmium residue was previously found. After investigators suspected that cadmium residue might be hidden. The latest one is still under investigation. Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin said that he personally believes that the cadmium that has been dug up over the past 20 years should amount to more than 100,000 tons. He therefore expects that there may still be industrial waste hidden away, waiting to be destroyed. and transported to sell in large quantities Mr. Somchai Embamrung, Director of the Legal Division, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, revealed that today he was assigned to provide information to the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division's investigators. which has provided basic information on various matters, after which various information will be prepared Be ready and come to file a complaint. To prosecute a ll involved persons. Source: Thai News Agency