500 Tons of Cadmium and Zinc Found in Samut Sakhon Warehouse: Environmental Crisis Uncovered

2024-04-09 18:51:00

The Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works led police and the province to search a warehouse near Khlong Maduea, Samut Sakhon, and found 500 tons of cadmium and zinc big bags, with nearly 5,000 tons still missing, making it the third place in the province where toxic chemicals were found. The owner claims to have received a deposit from the J&B Metal factory for 4-5 months and received a rent of 20,000 per month. He did not know that this was against the law.

On April 9, Mr. Chulphong Thaweesri, Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works Along with Mr. Woranat Noorot, Deputy Governor of Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Putthikorn Wichaidit, Industry of Samut Sakhon Province. Pol. Lt. Col. Pathompong Thongjamroon, Deputy Superintendent 5, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (National Natural Resources and Environment Crime Suppression Division), Pol. Lt. Col. Chumphon Chatsa-nguanchai, Deputy Superintendent ( P.) Krathum Baen Police Station, Mr. Wattana Pornnai Wattana, Director of the Office of Natural Resources and Environment, Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Banpot Chantarawong, Krathum Baen District Chief, Mr. Bancha Rittisart, Mayor of Khlong Maduea City. public health officer and officials from relevant agencies A search warrant was brought 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.

Upon inspection, cadmium and zinc residue were found in a large bag. There are a lot of piles stored inside. Each bag is marked with the letter P followed by three numbers and the date of removal. Identical to those found in J & B Metal Co., Ltd. and Sin Hong Cheng Inter Tech (2008) Co., Ltd. in the area of Bang Chuet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province. Initially, from asking the administrator of this warehouse, Confessed that he actually agreed to let J & B Metal Co., Ltd. rent a warehouse to store 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 As a result of the cooperation of the Ministry of Industry By the Department of Industrial Works and industry in Samut Sakhon Province together with the police, Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division and related agencies Investigated the route for transporting cadmium waste from Tak Province to Samut Sakhon Province. before forwarding to Chonburi Province that had been arrested previously Today, the results have been expanded both in Samut Sakhon province. and Chonburi Province From questioning the accused who is the renter of this warehouse. Initially, it was accepted that J & B Metal Company Limited had rented the warehouse according to the lease agreement. To bring cadmium waste that J&B Company received from Tak Province. It has been stored in this warehouse since about 5 months ago, waiting to be sold further. By Mr. Kornwatchaphon Warehouse lessor owner would be guilty of possessing mineral waste contaminated with zinc and cadmium according to the Hazardous Substances Act, punishable by imprisonment for 2 years or a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht, or both.

The cadmium tailings found in this warehouse were approximately 312 bags, or if we think about the total weight, it shouldn’t be more than 500 tons. We also have to look at the lease contract to see if the contract specified 1,500 tons. Why is this only left? The warehouse owner initially said he had sent it to Mr. Zhang, who was arrested on Sunday. Therefore, in terms of the overall weight of this lot of cadmium tailings, If looking at the total transportation from Tak Province to the J & B Metal factory in Samut Sakhon Province, as stated, approximately 13,800 tons, now the total from the assessment that has been detected everywhere is still remaining to be found, approximately 4,900 tons. The results must be expanded in order to find the missing parts and bring them back to the actual number. Focusing on either the storage facility or the factory where the product will be stored. Including the point of transporting goods by boat. There is both Bangkok Port and Laem Chabang Port, Chonburi Province, are all target areas that need to be expanded into investigations. For the transportation of cadmium tailings from J & B Metal Co., Ltd. back to the landfill in Tak Province. It must be carried out exactly in accordance with the orders of the Minister. Initially, the period is 7 days from the date the order is issued. It will come into effect in the first phase until April 11th. Everything is currently in the process of legal implementation by the Department of Industrial Works.

Mr. Kornwatchaphol Bunakowit, who is the caretaker and renter of this warehouse, said that the route of cadmium tailings in this warehouse is He has been accepting consignments from J & B Metal Company for about 4-5 months, collecting rent at a price of 20,000 baht per month. The employer said he would contact to rent a warehouse to store cadmium tailings. They accepted it because they didn’t know what effect cadmium had. and did not know that it was illegal which personally When the officials came to inspect, they were happy to inspect immediately. Because we saw from the news that cadmium residue is bad. After receiving the cadmium waste and storing it, some of it has been removed. But he doesn’t know the exact weight. We know that there will be approximately 10 trips per trip per day, using a 10-wheeled truck to transport. Each trip weighs approximately 15 tons, with 6 days of unloading. Every time there is a trip to take things out, the factory owner. J & B Metal will be the one to call and inform you. But as for myself, I could hardly communicate with that way at all.