Bangkok, The Customs Department has mobilized its forces to arrest illegal imports of e-cigarettes in several places. Within the same day, 5 stores were found to have made a mistake worth more than 2.30 million baht. Mr. Phanthong Loikunnan, spokesman for the Customs Department, revealed that the Customs Department is continuously strict in investigating the illegal importation of e-cigarettes. Because electronic cigarettes are easy to conceal and conceal. The Customs Department has therefore ordered officials to go to the area to inspect shops that may be illegally selling e-cigarettes and accessories into the country. Customs Department through the Investigation and Suppression Division Visited the area in Bang Rak Phatthana subdistrict. Bang Bua Thong District Nonthaburi Province Inspected shops for smuggling goods. Five shops had electronic cigarettes. Blue Cigarette Liquid Sold within the store Total value over 2.30 million baht The details of the search are as follows: 1. The shop has no house numbe r listed. Found 125 e-cigarettes and 118 e-cigarette liquids, a total of 243 items, valued at 95,000 baht. 2. The store was located in T Market. Found 549 e-cigarettes, 760 e-cigarette liquids and 402 other accessories, totaling 1,711 items, valued at 330,000 baht. 3. The shop is located on the roadside of Bua Thong Village. Found 388 pieces of e-cigarettes, 341 pieces of e-cigarette liquid and 161 pieces of other equipment, totaling 890 pieces, valued at 170,000 baht. 4. The store is located in Mee Dee Market. Rural Highway 1009 found 1,253 e-cigarettes, 3,337 e-cigarette liquids and 280 other accessories, totaling 4,870 items, valued at 1,300,000 baht. 5. The store is located on Bang Bua Thong Village Road. Found an electronic cigarette e-cigarette liquid and other equipment, 5 crates, valued at 440,000 baht In fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-February 27, 2024), the Customs Department can arrest offenders in the smuggling of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette liquid and electronic cigarette equipment, 112 cas es, quantity 150,100 pieces, value 17.85 million baht. Source: Thai News Agency