Vietnam Border Guard intensifies crackdown on smuggling and drug trafficking

The Vietnam Border Guard Command held a national conference to strengthen measures against crime and law violations along borders and maritime zones. Lieutenant General Vu Trung Kien presided over the meeting, noting that criminal activities, particularly drug trafficking and smuggling, remain complex as offenders increasingly utilize high technology and social media to evade detection.

Since the beginning of 2026, the Border Guard has successfully established 110 major cases and handled over 1,670 incidents involving approximately 2,250 individuals. Significant seizures include over 2,149 tons of various narcotics, 30 tons of tobacco materials, 150.95 tons of sugar, and over 11,000 kg of gold. The estimated value of seized goods is over 217 billion VND.

In Quang Ninh province specifically, authorities have processed 196 cases involving 244 subjects and 182 vehicles, seizing 115 kg of narcotics and various precious metals. Moving toward the 2027 Lunar New Year, leadership has ordered increased patrols and stricter controls at border gates and maritime areas to combat illegal immigration and commercial fraud.