# Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261109-drug-enforcement-operations-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-11-09T03:30:09.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. Law enforcement authorities in Vietnam have conducted several operations targeting drug trafficking and illegal narcotics possession. In Dong Nai City, police dismantled a major transnational drug trafficking ring led by Hoàng Trần Hiệp, also known as “Hiệp nhóc” or “Hiệp đen”. Hiệp, a fugitive wanted by Dak Lak authorities, was apprehended on October 27, 2026. The investigation resulted in charges against 35 defendants for illegal drug trafficking, possession, and organized drug use, with 104 individuals arrested in connection to various activities. Seized items included 18kg of methamphetamine, 5 heroin bricks, 1.8kg of ketamine, 1,800 pink pills, a firearm, and 450 million VND in cash. In separate incidents, authorities in Hung Yen province persuaded Nguyen Dong Trang to surrender after being wanted since November 2024 for allegedly organizing the illegal use of narcotics. Additionally, in Gia Lai province, police detained Ngo Van Phu for the illegal possession of narcotics and firearms. During a search of Phu’s residence, investigators discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, a revolver, and two metal bullets. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-09: Police in Vietnam apprehend fugitive and detain individual for drug possession Vietnamese authorities have apprehended a fugitive wanted for drug organization in Hung Yen and detained a man in Gia Lai for possessing narcotics and a revolver. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-in-vietnam-apprehend-fugitive-and-detain-individual-for-drug-possession ### 2026-11-06: Hoàng Trần Hiệp arrested in major transnational drug trafficking ring Police in Dong Nai arrested fugitive Hoàng Trần Hiệp, dismantling a transnational drug ring. 35 people face charges, and 104 individuals were detained following the seizure of large quantities of narcotics. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-trn-hip-arrested-in-major-transnational-drug-trafficking-ring --- Cite as: Drug enforcement operations in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261109-drug-enforcement-operations-in-vietnam