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Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam

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2026-10-22 02:02 UTC → 2026-10-26 09:05 UTC · added removed

Law enforcement in Vietnam has conducted various operations targeting narcotics use and distribution. In Da Nang, a 45-day intensive crackdown from August 5 to September 20 concluded with record-breaking enforcement numbers, including numbers. Authorities conducted drug tests on over 56,000 individuals individuals, resulting in 1,867 positive cases and the investigation of 326 cases involving 600 subjects. Authorities reported that 1,867 people tested Colonel Nguyen Ha Lai, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Police, noted these figures represent the highest number of positive for narcotics during this period. cases and drug-related incidents recorded to date. Moving forward, police intend to focus on border routes and maritime smuggling. In Dong Nai province, police have continued investigations into illegal drug activities. Following a residency inspection in In Nhon Trach Ward, Huynh Van Thanh, Phan Nhut Hao, and Pham Tuong Vy were arrested for organizing and harboring illegal drug use following incidents on August 31 and September 8. In Trang Dai Ward, authorities discovered five individuals who tested positive for methamphetamine. The suspects admitted methamphetamine, leading to organizing multiple drug use sessions, with the most recent occurring on October 11. As a result, police seized drug paraphernalia and issued emergency arrest orders for Le Cong Yen Thanh (born 1993), Thanh, Le Tan Hieu (born 1991), Hieu, Le Van Minh (born 1989), Minh, and Le Xuan Hung (born 1988) for “organizing the illegal use of narcotics” under Article 255 of the Penal Code. narcotics.” In Thong Nhat Commune, police arrested several individuals for organizing drug use and trafficking, individuals, including a woman identified as N. T. T. N. N., for aiding in drug sales. Recent operations have expanded to Hanoi, where authorities dismantled a drug ring, arresting 22 individuals and seizing over 25 grams of methamphetamine. During a residence search, police found three people using drugs on a rooftop; one suspect, Nguyen Quoc Hung, is identified as a social media personality known as ‘Son Thuy Khue’. In Da Nang, police in the Hoi An Dong ward uncovered a trafficking ring involving three individuals. The investigation followed an admission by Pham Thuong regarding the repeated purchase of crystal methamphetamine. Authorities identified Nguyen Thi Hue as a supplier, who admitted to purchasing drugs from and Phan Thi Huyen Trinh. In Ho Chi Minh City, police processed over 6,400 drug-related violations in the first ten months of 2026.

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  1. 2026-10-26 09:05 UTC Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam
  2. 2026-10-22 02:02 UTC Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam
  3. 2026-10-18 00:42 UTC Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam
  4. 2026-10-18 00:11 UTC Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam
  5. 2026-10-11 06:43 UTC Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam

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