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Smugglers turn to private couriers, small parcels to evade crackdown

Smugglers turn to private couriers, small parcels to evade crackdown

Today 14:26Key points summarised by AI
  • Contraband networks now utilize private couriers and ship goods in smaller quantities to circumvent large-scale detection.
  • Smugglers conceal their activities by using fake sender/recipient information and mislabeling parcels as common consumer items.
  • They leverage online platforms and closed social media groups to coordinate orders, packing, and nationwide distribution through regular logistics channels.
  • Authorities seized over 3.2 million smuggled cigarettes and other contraband worth 37.2 million baht in September, underscoring the challenge of intercepting these adapted methods.
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