Vietnam authorities crack down on traffic and drug violations

Law enforcement agencies across Vietnam are intensifying efforts to address various legal violations. In Ho Chi Minh City, police reported detecting over 321,000 traffic violations via surveillance cameras between December 2025 and October 2026, including more than 217,000 motorcycle and 104,000 automobile infractions.

In the same city, authorities are targeting drug crime to achieve a drug-free urban environment. Recent operations led to the arrest of 151 individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics, including heroin, cocaine, and synthetic drugs. Over the first ten months of 2026, police processed 6,401 drug-related cases.

Other regional enforcement actions include:

In Quang Ngai, police processed teenagers for dangerous driving involving electric bicycles. In Quang Tri, a driving instructor was penalized for driving a training vehicle in the wrong lane. In Thanh Hoa, authorities issued notices to 547 vehicle owners for camera-detected violations.

In Can Tho, officials ordered an investigation into a Russian teacher accused of assaulting a second-grade student at a local school, prompting a review of foreign teacher management in educational institutions.