Hoàng Trần Hiệp arrested in major transnational drug trafficking ring

Hoàng Trần Hiệp drug trafficking Dong Nai City transnational crime narcotics seizure

Police in Dong Nai City have dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking ring led by Hoàng Trần Hiệp, also known as “Hiệp nhóc” or “Hiệp đen”. Hiệp, a high-profile fugitive wanted by Dak Lak authorities, was apprehended on October 27, 2026, while attempting to board a vehicle with fake license plates.

Authorities have officially charged 35 defendants in connection with the case, involving charges of illegal drug trafficking, possession, and organized drug use. The investigation has led to the arrest of 104 individuals involved in various drug-related activities. Law enforcement also processed 23 individuals for mandatory drug rehabilitation and issued administrative penalties to 37 others.

During the operation, police seized a significant quantity of narcotics, including 18kg of methamphetamine, 5 heroin bricks, 1.8kg of ketamine, and 1,800 pink pills. Additional evidence confiscated includes a firearm, five bullets, three cars, five motorcycles, 40 mobile phones, and 450 million VND in cash.

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Dak Lak Police · Dong Nai · Dong Nai City Police · Dong Nai Police · Dong Nai city · Ho Chi Minh City · Ho Chi Minh City Police · Hong Hanh Hotel · Hong Hanh Hotel · Hoàng Trần Hiệp · Ministry of Public Security · Nguyen Son Lam

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[● 4 SOURCES] Police seized 18kg of methamphetamine, 5 heroin bricks, and 1.8kg of ketamin. soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · htv.vn · nhandan.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Police seized 450 million VND in cash during the operation. soha.vn · htv.vn · nhandan.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Hoàng Trần Hiệp was a wanted fugitive from Dak Lak province. soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · htv.vn · nhandan.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The group used social media to create fake gangster personas to gain influence. kienthuc.net.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Hoàng Trần Hiệp (Hiệp đen) was arrested in Dong Nai City on October 27, 2026. soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · htv.vn · nhandan.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] A total of 104 individuals were arrested or summoned in connection with the drug operation. soha.vn · htv.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] 35 defendants have been officially charged in the drug case. thanhnien.vn · nhandan.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The drug ring involved the trafficking of 107kg of synthetic drugs and 10 heroin bricks. nhandan.vn