Samut Sakhon, Samut Sakhon found more than 1,000 tons of additional cadmium residue, rushing to hunt for brokers who contacted the buyer claiming it was copper to help find customers. Ready to follow up on the remaining 5,000 tons. At approximately 12:00 noon, Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, Commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Police, or Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, and related officials. Went into the area to search a factory in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. After investigation, it was discovered that thousands of tonnes of cadmium had been shipped from the plant. The officials seized a total of approximately 1,034 tons of cadmium waste and came to an understanding with Mr. Zhang, a Chinese citizen, the owner of the company. which he cooperated with the officials very well Mr. Zhang, the owner of the factory, said he was c ontacted by a broker named Krit (pseudonym) who had a product of copper. Please help find customers. Therefore contacted Mr. Liu in Chonburi. Before making a sales contract for 5,000 tons, the first lot of 4,000 tons was sent from the company that was first detected. Going directly to Chonburi first, but more than 1,000 tons, the remaining was sent here on March 29, 2024, by the company that sent it, claiming that it would be picked up in another 1-2 weeks. Therefore, the deposit was accepted without charge. All they knew was that these items contained copper. But when he heard the news that it was a dangerous substance, he informed the officials to come and inspect it to show his sincerity. Personally, I will receive the difference in the purchase price and then resell it to Mr. Liu in Chonburi. Maximum profit is approximately 500 baht per tonne, without deducting commission, humidity and other costs. The latest lot was sent to Mr. Liu with a total value of approximately 7-8 million baht. Mr. Zhang apologize d to everyone who had to suffer traveling here. Mr. Natthaphon Rangsitphon, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, said that the first thing that needs to be done is to follow up on the mineral waste matter and return it to its original pond. which was created correctly and has already coordinated the origin The other part is looking for lost items. Because these cadmium wastes are received and then sold out. Now it is considered that we have come back quite a bit. But it must be prevented in the future that these items that have been approved What loopholes are there that cause problems? In which part is the defect? Which is definitely not correct to resell. because of permission Wherever you want to go, you must stay there. As for the transport back to the original place Strict measures must be put in place. The first lot must be released within 7 days. Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Industry, revealed that the amount of cadmium waste allowed to be tran sported was 15,000 tons, but actually 13,000 tons were transported. It was detected at the first company in Bang Chuet Subdistrict, approximately 2,000 tons, Chonburi Province. 4,391 tons and in some fresh water this area another 1,034 tons, making a total of 7,800 tons, with approximately 5,200 tons remaining. It is believed that there are still many people who need to follow. The part that is still being sought has left the country or not. It may not be possible to leave legally. Because permission must be obtained to export hazardous substances correctly. And the destination must allow this as well. But in the system there was no request for permission to forward abroad. While Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin stated that this place in Samut Sakhon Department of Industrial Works Complain to the police at Subdistrict 5, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division, to search this company. From the expansion from Chonburi And looking at the documents today, it was found that the sales contract incl uded another broker who had to check whether he was a broker for anyone else or not. Initially, it was considered an offense. Possession of dangerous substances is punishable by 2 years imprisonment, a fine of 200,000 baht, or both. Source: Thai News Agency