Massive Cadmium and Zinc Ore Discovery at Warehouse in Samut Sakhon Leads to Investigation

Director General of the Department of Industrial Works Police and the province searched a warehouse near Khlong Maduea, Samut Sakhon, where they found large bags containing 500 tonnes of cadmium and zinc ore, with nearly 5,000 tonnes still missing. This is the third location in the province where toxic chemicals have been found. . The owner claims that he received a deposit from J & B Metal factory for 4-5 months and received rent of 20,000 per month, but he did not know that this was against the law.

On April 9, Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director General of the Industrial Works Department Together with Mr. Woranat Noorot, Deputy Governor of Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Putthikorn Wichaidit, Samut Sakhon Province Industry. Pol Lieutenant Colonel Pathompong Thongjamroon, Deputy Superintendent 5, Environmental Crime and Natural Resources Suppression Division (National Environmental Crime and Natural Resources Crime Suppression Division), Pol Lieutenant Colonel Chumphon Chatsa-nguanchai, Deputy Superintendent (P .) Krathum Baen Police Station, Mr. Wattana Pornnai Wattana, Director of the Bureau of Natural Resources and Environment, Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Banpot Chantarawong, Head of Krathum Baen District, Mr. Bancha Rittisart, Mayor of Khlong Municipality Maduea. public health officer and officials of relevant agencies A search warrant was issued to inspect the warehouse at 70/2 Village No. 7, Thepkanchana Road, Khlong Maduea Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon Province. It looks like a one-story building built for rent. There is Mr. Kornwatchapon Bunakowit who takes care of and rents this warehouse.

The examination revealed residues of cadmium and zinc. Put it in a big big bag. There are many batteries stored inside. Each bag is marked with the letter P followed by three numbers and the collection date. Identical to those found at J & B Metal Co., Ltd. and Sin Hong Cheng Inter Tech (2008) Co., Ltd. in the area of ​​Bang Nam Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province, initially from investigation of the administrator of this warehouse. He confessed that he had actually agreed to let J & B Metal Company Limited rent a warehouse to store the cadmium. Waiting to be sent to Mr. Zhang’s company (Xin Hong Cheng Inter Tech (2008) Co., Ltd.) before being sent to the destination factory in Chonburi province.

Mr Chulphong said this was due to the cooperation of the Ministry of Industry. By the Department of Industrial Works and Industry in Samut Sakhon Province together with the Police, the Environmental and Natural Resources Crime Suppression Division and related agencies Investigated the route for transporting cadmium waste from Tak Province . Come to Samut Sakhon province. before forwarding to Chonburi province who had been arrested earlier Today the results were expanded in both Samut and Sakhon provinces. and Chonburi province From questioning the accused about who the tenant of this warehouse is. It was initially accepted that J & B Metal Company Limited had rented the warehouse under the lease. To bring the cadmium waste that J&B company received from Tak province. It has been sitting in this warehouse since about 5 months ago, waiting to be sold further. By Mr Kornwatchaphon Warehouse Landlord Landlord would be guilty of possessing mineral waste contaminated with zinc and cadmium under the Hazardous Substances Act, punishable by imprisonment for 2 years or a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht, or both.

The cadmium residues found in this warehouse amounted to approximately 312 bags, or if we consider the total weight, it should not exceed 500 tons. We also need to see the lease to see if According to the lease it was 1,500 tons, why is there only this amount left? Initially, the warehouse owner said I sent it to Mr. Zhang arrested last Sunday. Therefore, in terms of the overall weight of this batch of cadmium waste, If we consider the total transportation from Tak province to the J & B Metal factory in Samut Sakhon province, as already mentioned, it is about 13,800 tons, now the total rating was noted everywhere. There are still around 4,900 tonnes left to find, which will need to be expanded to find the missing pieces to reach the real quantity. It is intended for a storage facility or a factory. put the product in storage Including the point of transportation of goods by ship. There is both Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi Province, all of which are target areas that need to be expanded in investigation. For transportation of cadmium waste from J & B Metal Co., Ltd. to landfill in Tak province. It must be carried out exactly in accordance with the orders of the Minister. Initially the deadline is 7 days from the date of issue of the order. It will come into force in the first phase until April 11 and everything is currently being legally implemented by the Department of Industrial Works.

Mr. Kornwatchaphol Bunakowit, who is the caretaker and tenant of this warehouse, said that the path of cadmium residues in this warehouse is We have been accepting deposits from J&B Metal Company for about 4 – 5 months, collecting rent at the rate of 20,000 baht per month, as stated by the employer. We will contact to rent a warehouse to store cadmium waste. They accepted it because they didn’t know what effect cadmium had. and I didn’t know that it was illegal that personally When the officials came to inspect, they were happy to inspect immediately. Because I saw it on the news Cadmium residues are harmful. that after receiving the cadmium waste and storing it Some has already been moved. But he doesn’t know the exact weight. We know there will be approximately 10 trips per trip per day, using a 10-wheel truck for transportation. Each trip weighs approximately 15 tons, with 6 days of unloading. Whenever there is a trip to take things out, the factory owner J&B Metal will call you to inform you. But as for me, I could hardly communicate that way.

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