Vietnamese police dismantle drug and money laundering rings

Police in northern Vietnam have dismantled several major criminal networks involving drug trafficking, money laundering, and tax evasion. In Lai Chau province, authorities successfully executed two major operations, seizing 12 heroin bricks and arresting three individuals for illegal drug trafficking.

In a separate investigation, Lai Chau police uncovered a large-scale organized crime ring operating across multiple provinces and internationally via cyberspace. This network involved illegal gambling, money laundering, and tax evasion. Investigators are currently looking into suspicious transactions involving USDT (cryptocurrency) and cross-border payment services, with approximately 35,788 transactions totaling nearly 50 trillion VND.

Additionally, in Son La province, local authorities arrested three individuals in Chieng Sinh ward for organizing the illegal use of drugs and drug trafficking. These operations are part of ongoing efforts by regional police to combat narcotics and financial crimes in mountainous border regions.