Central Investigation Police, in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Development, raided a Chinese-invested warehouse hiding over 5 tons of illegal pork intestines for distribution to restaurants. All seized items were confiscated as authorities seek those involved and proceed with legal action.
On 21 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Lt. Col. Netirat Chaisathit, Inspector of Division 2, Consumer Protection Police Division, along with Lt. Narongrit Pitakprachan, Deputy Inspector of Division 2, and police officers from the same unit, together with officers from the Department of Livestock Development's Inspection and Quarantine Division, executed a court-authorized search at Warehouse A on Bang Khun Thian–Chai Thale Road, Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok. The police had received a tip-off about unauthorized import and storage of salted pork intestines from abroad in the area, prompting them to obtain a search warrant.
The search team entered Warehouse A and found that salted pork intestines were stored in large blue barrels weighing approximately 140 kilograms each, placed at the front of the warehouse. The storage conditions were unhygienic, raising concerns about the cleanliness of the ingredients before distribution to consumers. A total of 36 barrels containing salted pork intestines were discovered, weighing 5,040 kilograms in total. These livestock products require authorization from the Department of Livestock Development.
Investigations revealed that the products were imported from China and that the warehouse served as a storage and distribution point supplying pork intestines to various restaurants. Orders were reportedly received through online channels operated by international shipping companies. Authorities seized and confiscated all items valued at 504,000 baht and handed them over to the investigation officers of Division 2, Consumer Protection Police Division. The investigation is ongoing to identify the owners of the goods, warehouse operators, and other involved parties to gather evidence and pursue legal prosecution.
These actions constitute violations under the Animal Epidemic Act of 2015, Section 31, for importing animal carcasses without permission from the Director-General or authorized officials, and Section 34 for transporting animal carcasses across provincial boundaries without permission (Form R.4). Penalties under Section 68 include imprisonment for up to 2 years or fines up to 200,000 baht, or both.
Additionally, related offenses include violations under the Customs Act of 2017, Section 246, concerning concealing, selling, or receiving goods connected with customs offenses. Legal proceedings against involved individuals will consider the applicable elements of the offense based on evidence and import inspection results.
Authorities have confiscated all seized items and have notified the possessor to present proper documentation. Failure to do so will result in prosecution under the Animal Epidemic Act of 2015 and other relevant laws without leniency.