Police seize cannabis manufacturing facility following child intoxication incident
In a recent operation, authorities in Bangkok, Thailand, seized an illegal cannabis edibles production facility in Khlong Sam Wa district. The raid, conducted by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), uncovered a three-storey house in tambon Bang Chan that had been converted into a cultivation and production site for cannabis plants and edibles.
The operation was brought to light following a report about a two-year-old child who required hospitalization after consuming cannabis-infused jellies. The child was found to have suffered cannabis intoxication, leading to an altered state of consciousness.
Upon raiding the premises, police arrested Sutthiphon, a 22-year-old employee responsible for cultivating cannabis plants and producing cannabis-infused jellies and cookies. Sutthiphon admitted to running the operation for around two years without proper licensing or meeting health standards.
The seized products, including cannabis-infused jellies and cookies worth an estimated 900,000 baht, dried cannabis flowers, and 54 cannabis plants, were sent to the Department of Medical Sciences for further analysis. If any other controlled substances are detected during analysis, further charges will be filed accordingly.
The investigation revealed unsanitary and illegal manufacturing conditions. Bathrooms were used for preparing and experimenting with the cannabis jellies and cookies. The dried cannabis buds were sold for 10,000 baht per 100 grams, while the jellies sold at 30 baht each and cookies at 150 baht apiece.
Thailand's cannabis regulations remain strict, with cannabis edibles containing more than 0.2% THC being illegal and leading to criminal charges. This legal context underpins the charges against Sutthiphon, who was producing high-THC cannabis edible products without a license.
As of now, no further information has been provided about the current status of the investigation or the child's condition. The raid serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to the law and maintaining health and safety standards in all operations.
[1] Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Act [2] Food Act [4] Partial decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand
In light of the recent raid, it's crucial to emphasize the need for the enforcement of laws in the realm of science and health-and-wellness, such as adhering to Food Act regulations and the Protection and Promotion of Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom Act. The unsanitary conditions found in the cannabis production facility exemplify a disregard for mental-health and fitness-and-exercise standards, as the production of high-THC cannabis edibles without a license poses potential risks to consumers' physical and psychological well-being.
