Police in Vietnam apprehend fugitive and detain individual for drug possession

In Hung Yen province, authorities successfully persuaded Nguyen Dong Trang to surrender after more than two years on the run. Trang had been wanted since November 2024 by the Van Giang District Police for allegedly organizing the illegal use of narcotics, a charge under Article 255 of the Penal Code.

In Gia Lai province, police detained Ngo Van Phu, a resident of Pleiku, for the illegal possession of narcotics and firearms. During a search of Phu's residence, investigators discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, a revolver, and two metal bullets. Phu, who has a prior conviction for drug trafficking, reportedly claimed he purchased the substances for personal use due to emotional distress.