Clearing out the production-sales cycle laughing gas balloons More than 2 million baht seized

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) breaks the production and distribution of laughing gas balloons. More than 70,000 tubes of nitrous oxide whipped cream gas, valued at more than 2 million baht, seized. The Central Investigation Bureau, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridej, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau, opened an operation to cut off production. and selling laughing gas balloons More than 70,000 tubes of incorrectly labeled nitrous oxide whipped cream gas were seized, worth more than 2,000,000 baht. In this case, in early February 2024, police officers from Subdistrict 4 of the Crime Suppression Division joined with police officers from Subdistrict 1 of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to search and arrest. Prosecute manufacturers and distributors of laughing gas balloons. in the area of ??Khao San Road, Phra Nakhon District, due to nitrou s oxide gas Its purpose is to produce whipped cream in food. and drinks Therefore, it is easy to buy through online channels. When it is used for the wrong purpose By filling balloons with laughing gas. As a result, the spread of laughing gas balloons is increasing and being sold to tourists in entertainment venues. For use in inhalation to create intoxication. and spellbound The nitrous oxide gas has a depressant effect on the central nervous system. which slows down brain function, including the respiratory system and heart function. It is used medically in anesthesia. and used mixed with cream to produce whipped cream in food and drinks. If inhaled continuously for a long time May affect the brain spinal nervous system and peripheral nerves such as inability to balance, weak limbs, dementia, slow thinking, slow speaking, etc. Sub-Division 4, Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division Therefore, measures are in place to monitor the sale of nitrous oxide gas through various online platforms in order to cut down and reduce the amount of production. Including the sale of laughing gas balloons. By investigating the news Found the sale of nitrous oxide gas without a food serial number through a shopee named "MosaWhipWholesale" so an investigation was conducted until the production location was discovered. and storage location Later on February 13, 2024, police officers from Division 4 of the Crime Suppression Division served a search warrant at the Nonthaburi Provincial Court. Inspected the storage and delivery of goods in the area of ??Bang Rak Phatthana Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. The results of the search discovered Mr. Patipat. Acting as the caretaker of the said location, he seized 15,000 tubes of incorrectly labeled nitrous oxide whipped cream gas products. Inquiring, Mr. Patipat informed that he purchased the said product. It came from a warehouse in the Suan Luang area of ??Bangkok, so the police went to investigate. The warehouse, which is a place to store and deliver ad ditional products, was found to have Mr. Danai in charge of the said location. They seized: 1. 55,000 tubes of mislabeled nitrous oxide whipped cream gas products and 2. 500 balloons. Mr. Danai acknowledged that the said products belonged to Ms. Phonthida and Mr. Wesley, Singaporean nationals. A total of 2 searches were conducted, seizing 70,000 tubes of incorrectly labeled nitrous oxide whipped cream products, along with 500 balloons, valued at more than 2,000,000 baht, sending investigators to Division 4 of the Crime Suppression Division to prosecute. Initially, this action is an offense under the Food Act of 1979 for "selling food products that are incorrectly labeled" and is punishable by a fine not exceeding 30,000 baht in the case of bringing nitrous oxide gas. Packaged balloons for sale It will be an offense for "manufacturing and selling drugs without permission" punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 5 years and a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, according to the Drug Act B.E. 2510. Pol. Maj. Gen. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, Commander-in-Chief of the NCPO, expressed his concern to the people. This search operation It is a measure to prevent and suppress the production and sale of balloons filled with nitrous oxide gas. (laughing gas balloons) Continuing the cleansing campaign in the Khao San Road area previously In this regard, the police will continuously monitor and prevent and suppress. This time we searched Expanded results to major distributors of nitrous oxide gas that is sold to stores. which may be used for the wrong purpose To produce and sell laughing gas balloons to tourists in various entertainment venues. and a warning to tourists Avoid using laughing gas balloons as they have a direct effect on the brain and nervous system. For citizens who witness the illegal sale of laughing gas balloons or witnessed illegal acts in any other manner You can report clues at the P.C.P. hotline 1135 or the P.C.P. Consumer Warning page at any time.-413-Thai news agency Source: Thai News Agency