Authorities Seize Illegal Pet Food Worth 13 Million Baht in Samut Sakhon

According to a report by Khaosod Online, the Phra Phirun Agricultural and Food Security Center (Phra Phirun Center) recently conducted a major raid on a warehouse in the Phanthai Norasing area of Samut Sakhon province. Acting on public complaints, officials from the Department of Livestock Development and the Phaya Thai special task force seized 70 items of pet food, valued at over 13 million baht. The products, which were being sold online, were found to be imported from China without proper manufacturing or sales licenses and lacked required registration. Sarawut Nueangchamnong, Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated that the operation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal agricultural and livestock products to ensure consumer and animal safety. The seized goods have been handed over to the Khok Kham Police Station, and the operators face charges under the Animal Feed Quality Control Act. For residents and pet owners, this incident highlights the importance of verifying the authenticity and registration of pet products purchased online. While the immediate threat has been addressed by the seizure, it remains to be confirmed how long these products were in circulation and whether any health issues have been reported by pet owners who purchased them.