Samut Sakhon:Officials from the Immigration Bureau conducted a raid on two warehouses in Samut Sakhon, seizing a large quantity of counterfeit cosmetics and arresting six foreign nationals involved in their illegal sale online.

According to Thai News Agency, the operation was led by high-ranking officers including Pol. Lt. Gen. Nophasil Phoolsawat, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, and involved collaboration with the Samut Sakhon Immigration Office. The officers executed search warrants issued by the Samut Sakhon Provincial Court, targeting warehouses located at 37/33 Bang Pla Road, Na Dee Subdistrict, Mueang District.

The raid uncovered significant quantities of counterfeit goods and fake trademarked products. The six individuals apprehended included one Chinese national, three Myanmar nationals, and two others without registered immigration status. The authorities seized the warehouses and have initiated forensic examinations of the confiscated products.

Those arrested face charges related to selling counterfeit cosmetics and possessing goods with counterfeit trademarks. Additionally, the foreign nationals were charged with working without a permit and failing to report changes in employment within the stipulated timeframe. Initial findings suggest the suspects were shipping products ordered via platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok, using promotional campaigns to attract buyers.

The investigation continues as authorities examine the items and pursue legal action against all parties involved.