Central Investigation Police together with FDA, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Health Office and Livestock Office Breaking the cycle of illegal veterinary drugs in the Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon areas, seizing confiscated items worth more than 84 million baht. Central Investigation Bureau along with the Food and Drug Administration, Nakhon Pathom Provincial Public Health Office and the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Livestock Office They jointly announced the results of the operation in the case of raiding the producer network. distributor and importing contraband veterinary medicine in the areas of Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces, seizing more than 214,894 items with a damage value of more than 84,000,000 baht. By Sub-Division 4, Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division Received a complaint from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the illegal production of veterinary drugs, storage locations, and shops selling illegal veterinary drugs. which, if used on animals, may have an impact on the health of pets Resulting in a shortened lifespan, shock, loss of consciousness, or death. Although the drug has no direct effect on humans, But it may cause irritation or allergic reactions. Around April 2024, police officers Worked together with officials from the FDA to clean up production sites. and selling flea and tick drops from illegal animals More than 40,450 items seized From the investigation it was found that This network group was previously prosecuted by the police and FDA in 2020 in the case of a runner being poisoned with the drug "xylazine" used in animals in drinking water. While going for a run at a public park in Nonthaburi Province, the investigation still found that illegal production and distribution continued. Police officers and the FDA have always coordinated information and joint surveillance. It was found that the said product has a production source in Kamphaeng Saen District. When production is complete, The products will be sold in Kamphaeng Saen District, Don Tum District, Sam Phran District and distributed at pet shops. and through online channels throughout the country There is also a network of importers from abroad. The officers searched the place where products were stored and sold in a warehouse in the area of ??Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, and seized unregistered veterinary drug products. A total of 6,270 boxes of seized items were seized, valued at approximately 4,841,200 baht. From the investigation it was found that The importer network is operated by a group of Chinese capitalists. By importing products from China. Then put it in the warehouse to wait for distribution. with sales advertising through online channels When ordering from customers in Thailand Such ordering information will be sent directly to China. There will be a Chinese capitalist who checks the order information and returns it to Chinese employees in Thailand to pack the products. and deliver products to customers in Thailand This has been do ne for about 4 months, with sales of 500 boxes per month, with an average monthly amount of 300,000 baht. Police were able to seize more than 222,360 unregistered medicines in this case, with a damage value of more than 84,841,200 baht, sending them for analysis at the Department of Science. Medical confirms the analysis results again for further legal action. Initially, such action is an offense under the Drug Act of 1967 in the case of illegally setting up a modern drug production factory without permission. or an illegal factory There are errors as follows: 1. Producing modern medicine without permission 2. Produce drugs that are not registered in the drug formula. In the case of oral medicine for animals The seller will be at fault. "Selling medicine without registration" and "Selling medicine without permission" in cases where drug advertisements are found on online media Is guilty of advertising the sale of drugs without receiving text, audio, or image approval from the licensor, violating Section 88 b is. Source: Thai News Agency