In a significant operation led by the Phaya Nagarat Special Task Force, the Department of Livestock Development, and other local security agencies in Tak Province, Thailand, efforts to combat the smuggling of cattle and buffaloes from neighboring countries have led to the arrest of perpetrators and the seizure of 127 cattle. This crackdown, part of a broader initiative by Captain Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, aims to prevent illegal agricultural trade, protect consumer health, support local farmers, and prevent animal diseases. A specific operation on the evening of the reported day resulted in the interception of 8 pickup trucks carrying 48 male cattle without proper permits in an epidemic surveillance zone, leading to 11 arrests. This action highlights the government's commitment to controlling animal movement and preventing epidemics.