The Thai military has announced the seizure of 60,000 liters of diesel fuel and six cargo trucks that were preparing for illegal cross-border transport in Phop Phra district of Tak province, Thailand. The operation took place at 8 PM on August 19, when Thai authorities conducted a joint inspection and discovered the smuggling attempt. According to the investigation, the diesel fuel was concealed under tarpaulins, and the six truck drivers have been detained at the Phop Phra police station for questioning.
During interrogation, the arrested individuals confessed that they had planned to illegally transport the diesel fuel into Myanmar. The total volume of seized diesel amounts to 60,000 liters, and the Thai military has stated they will proceed with legal action according to the law. The arrested individuals were identified as Thai nationals, though the specific routes and methods they intended to use for transporting the fuel into Myanmar have not been fully disclosed.
Thai authorities have been placing special emphasis on suppressing illegal trade along the border regions, with particular focus on monitoring the smuggling of fuel and related materials. This seizure represents a significant success in their ongoing efforts to combat illegal cross-border trade operations in the border area, according to the Thai military’s assessment. The authorities continue to maintain heightened vigilance along the border to prevent similar smuggling attempts and ensure compliance with legal trade regulations between the two countries.
