The Central Investigative Police (CIB) joined the FDA to raid the factory, breaking the network for the production and distribution of weight loss supplements. mix sibutramine
On April 25, 2023, the Central Investigation Bureau led by Pol.Lt.Gen. Pol. Lt. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, Pol. Col. Anuwat Rakcharoen, Pol. Col. Chattha Nakkaew, Pol. Col. Panya Klaprasert Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Acting Pol.Col. Suphot Phumyam, Acting Superintendent, Acting Pol.Col. 4, Deputy Commissioner of the CPAC, Dr. Paisarn Dankum, Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration, Aranya Theppitak, M.D. Director of the Center for Complaints and Suppression of Illegal Violations Regarding Health Products jointly announced the results of the action in case of breaking the producer network and distributors A brand of weight loss supplements Mixed with sibutramine, searched 4 points, arrested 3 suspects, seized 17 items, totaling more than 7,000 boxes worth more than 2,000,000 baht.
due to the present Dietary supplements for weight loss are popular among consumers. and easily accessible as well as being diverse And it may be a gap for manufacturers to smuggle type 1 active ingredients (sibutramine) into the product. when eating It can cause headaches, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and risk of ischemic heart disease. and risk of cerebrovascular disease In the case of people with congenital disease, it may cause life threatening. Police officers of Sub-Division 4, Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division Therefore, there has been constant surveillance of such product groups. Subsequently, the police officers, Kor. 4, B.C.C. via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok and Facebook have a lot of propaganda that when eating Causing rapid weight loss in a short period of time and has a network of distributors spread across the country. when taking such products sent for examination at the Department of Medical Sciences Ministry of Public Health Type 1 active ingredient (sibutramine) was found mixed in the product. Therefore, we have investigated until we know the source of production. distribution source and major agents Ready to collect evidence to request the court to approve an arrest warrant for the network of manufacturers and distributors of such products on charges “Sales of type 1 psychotropic substances (sibutramine) without permission. which is an act of commerce.” without permission which is an act of commerce.” without permission which is an act of commerce.”
Later, on April 20, 2023, the police officers, Kor.4, B.D.C.B., and officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly presented a search warrant. Inspected production sites, distributors (product owners) and a network of major distributors in the areas of Tak, Sukhothai and Phitsanulok provinces, amounting to 4 points.
Initially, the investigators for the 4th Division of the Royal Thai Police reported charges against all three accused: 1. Ms. Nuchjaree, 25 years old; 2. Mr. Pirom, 40 years old; and 3. Ms. Suthathip, 35 years old. in an offense under the Narcotics Code of 2021 for “distributing type 1 psychotropic substances (sibutramine) without permission which is an act for trade”, with all 3 accused admitting that they actually sell dietary supplements. By accepting food supplements for sale by ordering directly from the brand owner, named Jang or Jub Jang, located in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, then distributed to customers who ordered through various online media
From the investigation expanding the results, it is known that such dietary supplements Started from the production of dietary supplements for weight loss. New Queen family In the beginning, the product did not sell well. Therefore began to mix sibutramine in the product. From November 2022 until now The police will continue to investigate the source of sibutramine.
For other brands of food supplements that the authorities have seized The aforementioned products will be sent for examination at the Department of Medical Sciences. Ministry of Public Health If prohibited substances are detected in food supplements will proceed to notify additional allegations
Ms. Aranya Theppitak, Director of the Center for Complaints and Suppression of Illegal Concerns about Health Products Said that this action, the FDA would like to thank the police from the Crime Suppression Division on Consumer Protection (Bor Por Chop) for expanding the investigation until they were able to arrest a large number of illegal health product confiscators.
In this action, the FDA has been watching out for food supplements that claim weight loss properties as a special case. By working together with the police, the Royal Thai Police conducted investigations and investigations to find the perpetrators until the producers were arrested and prosecuted. Vendors who constantly break the law And notify the public to always be aware of the information. so as not to let people become victims Ask people not to believe in advertisements that claim exaggerated properties, for example, after taking it, you will lose weight quickly, see real results, be safe, guarantee, no side effects, etc. These products that claim to lose weight are effective. Often found to contain sibutramine. which is a psychotropic substance or a group of modern medicines that help reduce appetite The result may not be worth it. Because in addition to wasting money, it also loses health from the side effects of drugs and can cause death. Therefore, I would like to emphasize that do not buy drugs online to eat by yourself is strictly prohibited.
Consumers can check health products that have been approved by the FDA at www.fda.moph.go.th and Line@FDAThai if they find suspect or unauthorized products. You can notify at the FDA hotline 1556 or via Email: 1556@fda.moph.go.th Line@FDAThai, Facebook: FDAThai or PO Box 1556, Ministry of Public Health Post Office, Nonthaburi Province 11004 or provincial public health offices throughout the country. country
Maj. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, Commander-in-Chief of the Anti-Corruption Commission, expressed his concern to the people that they should be careful and deliberate. Choosing a product for weight control should be purchased from a trusted source. and use discretion when choosing to buy Especially health-related products such as dietary supplements, there may be entrepreneurs who smuggle in sibutramine in dietary supplements. Then the advertisement deceives consumers that it can help them lose weight. Causing consumers to believe in fraudulent advertisements to buy and eat and get side effects to the point of death Because good health consists of proper diet and exercise. and emphasize that sibutramine It is a type 1 active substance that is illegally mixed in dietary supplements. Must be punished according to the Narcotics Code of 2021, which the police will continue to arrest If found, legal action will be taken to the fullest. In this regard, those who witness illegal acts in any other manner Able to report clues at the NACC hotline.
“The accused or the defendant remains innocent as long as the court has not received a final verdict.”-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency
