Thai police seize over 120,000 counterfeit cosmetics in warehouse raid
BANGKOK, March 9: Thai police seized more than 120,000 counterfeit toothpaste and cosmetic products in a raid on a warehouse in Pathum Thani province, authorities said, following complaints about fake items being sold through an online shopping platform.
The operation was carried out by the Consumer Protection Police Division in Khlong Luang district and led by Commander Maj. Gen. Kongkrit Lertsitthikul, who said the raid targeted a warehouse run by a Chinese national identified as Junxiao.
Police discovered 10 types of counterfeit and illicit products during a search of the premises, seizing a total of 122,872 items with an estimated value exceeding 6 million baht, authorities said.
Among the seized goods were 95,600 tubes of counterfeit D.dent toothpaste, as well as fake Dentiste’ toothpaste, Garnier lotions and skin creams, Yerpall skincare products, and other cosmetics labelled in foreign languages without official registration numbers.
Authorities worked with the original manufacturers to identify distinguishing features of authentic products.
Officials said genuine items produced since January 2026 carry a company watermark on the plastic seal and an anti-counterfeit sticker on the packaging. Counterfeit products lacked these security features.
Investigators also found that QR codes printed on fake items displayed the word “YAOGAO”, while authentic products generate a combination of letters and numbers when scanned. Genuine items also list a three-year shelf life from the production date, compared with the two-year shelf life printed on the counterfeit versions.
Police detained Junxiao, who was overseeing the warehouse, and transferred him to investigators at the Consumer Protection Police Division.
He faces charges of selling counterfeit cosmetics, distributing unregistered cosmetic products and possessing goods bearing forged trademarks for sale. The offences carry a maximum penalty of four years in prison or a fine of up to 400,000 baht, authorities said.
Police said they are continuing efforts to identify and locate the owner of the warehouse.
Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chawanasai, commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau, warned that counterfeit cosmetic products may pose serious health risks.
“These products come into direct contact with the body and may contain harmful chemicals that could cause severe allergic reactions or toxic buildup,” he said, urging consumers not to be tempted by unusually low prices.
Authorities also advised the public to verify the authenticity of cosmetic products before purchasing and to report suspicious goods to relevant agencies.
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