Quang Tri court sentences 51 for drug crimes at King Club

The Quang Tri Provincial People's Court has sentenced 51 defendants following a drug-related incident at the King Club restaurant in Dong Hoi. The defendants faced charges including drug trafficking, organizing illegal drug use, and harboring drug users.

Sentences ranged from suspended sentences to 10 years in prison. Mai Hong Binh received the heaviest sentence of 10 years for both drug trafficking and organizing illegal drug use. The incident occurred in September 2025, when groups of individuals purchased ketamine and MDMA at the venue. Police discovered the illegal activity during an inspection, leading to the arrests.