Chonburi, Central Investigation Police Expanded the results of the seizure of more than 7,000 tons of cadmium waste at a factory in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, along with the arrest of the Chinese warehouse owner. Bought it later from a Chinese friend in Samut Sakhon Province. Some parts were melted and ready to be sold to China. In the case of illegal storage of cadmium waste detected in Samut Sakhon Province, more than 15,000 tons, until expanding the effect on the source of the said cadmium waste. It has been moved from Tak Province. In addition, some parts have already been transported outside the factory. Recently, officers arrested the police Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division or Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division or Natural Resources and Environment Crime Suppression Division along with related agencies Expand the investigation Until they found the transportation documents of one place. which is a company hired to transport cadmium w aste and zinc waste to the said company So I asked the employees of that transport company. It was learned that he had been hired to transport cadmium waste. The said information went to a warehouse in Chonburi Province, so forces were brought along with a court warrant to search a warehouse with an unknown number, Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province. The results of the inspection found cadmium residue contained in a big bag. The total weight was more than 7000 tons and some cadmium residue was found. that have gone through the melting process and then are piled up in a warehouse Therefore, we have coordinated with officials from the Department of Factory. and the industry of Chonburi Province joined in the investigation, after which all cadmium waste was seized. and randomly collect samples of cadmium waste for verification. and will continue to prosecute the Chinese group that owns this warehouse. Along with warnings about the possession of dangerous substances or industrial wast e without permission There is an offense under the law. and if such substances are contaminated to other people or public property Can also be sued in a civil matter. Recently, police detained Mr. Liu Lu, 38 years old, a Chinese warehouse owner. Went for questioning at Khlong Kiew Police Station, where Mr. Liu Lu confessed to purchasing the said cadmium waste. It's from Mr. Zhang. Chinese friends together in Samut Sakhon province waiting to be sold to China. The police have charged Mr. Liu Lu. on charges of possession of dangerous substances along with ordering the seizure of the said warehouse Do not allow unrelated persons to enter or exit. Waiting for the management of all cadmium substances And today the relevant agencies are preparing to investigate, including Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Prepare to press conference again. Source: Thai News Agency