Govt to wrap up illegal pork cases

Unlawful network faces crackdown

The government has doubled its efforts to eradicate an illegal pork network in the country and is adamant it will wrap up any related cases by next month, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said.

Mr Chai and members of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo), Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and other agencies issued a joint statement yesterday on the progress of the crackdown.

Mr Chai said the problem started before the government took office and it has tremendously impacted the economy.

Since Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin assumed office, he has instructed relevant agencies to deal with the issue swiftly, Mr…