ROI ET — Police have raided a warehouse in Roi Et province, seizing 104 counterfeit ready-to-drink Starbucks coffee products and 20 fake Starbucks cold cups — part of a haul of over 400 counterfeit goods worth more than 1 million baht.
Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division, together with officials from the Department of Intellectual Property, searched the warehouse in Mueang Roi Et district following a tip-off about suspected intellectual property violations.
A 25-year-old woman identified herself as the owner of all the goods. She later confessed during questioning and was charged with possessing counterfeit trademarked goods for sale.
The remaining seized items included 75 fake Chanel bags, 125 Longchamp bags, 80 Louis Vuitton bags, and four RIMOWA bags, bringing the total to 408 items.
The suspect and all seized goods were handed over to Mueang Roi Et police for further legal proceedings.
Authorities warned the public to be cautious when buying goods at unusually low prices. Fake food-contact items such as cups and ready-to-drink products pose particular health risks, as most counterfeits are made from low-quality materials, officials said.
