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Da Nang apartment expansion and intensified drug crackdowns

Overview

In late July 2026, Da Nang’s tourism authority reported a rapid rise in short‑term rental apartments, especially in the Ngũ Hành Sơn district, to address near‑full hotel occupancy and sustain a surge of over five million international visitors. New buildings of 10–20 rooms were constructed along the coast, offering self‑catering options at roughly US$425 per month and targeting both high‑end and budget travelers. A week later, city police launched a coordinated drug‑testing operation in nine apartment blocks in the Sơn Trà‑Điện Ngọc corridor, testing 22 residents and finding five positive cases. The raid was part of a weekly programme aimed at achieving a drug‑free ward by 2028, following similar checks in Hải Châu ward earlier in July. On 31 July 2026, the operation expanded dramatically: nearly 150 officers, militia, and border‑guard units swept nine Son Tra apartment blocks, again testing 22 individuals and confirming five positives, including a father and son who were referred for rehabilitation. The following day, police deployed about 200 officers to two luxury complexes in Hai Chau—Sam Towers and Blooming Towers—where more than 350 foreign residents live. Rapid tests identified two foreign nationals (one Chinese, one Indian) positive for ketamine and cannabis. On 5 August 2026, authorities launched a 45-day intensive drug crackdown campaign scheduled to run until 20 September. During this period, police in Hai Chau Ward inspected 518 individuals at Software Park No. 2, identifying one positive case. In Hoa Cuong Ward, inspections of 469 people at wholesale markets and 24/7 food service establishments identified 23 positive cases and led to the investigation of four criminal cases involving nine subjects. By 20 August 2026, the campaign continued with targeted inspections in Cam Le Ward, where police discovered a group of workers organizing illegal drug use at a boarding house.

Entities

Da Nang Police · Da Nang City Police · Lien Chieu Ward Police · Da Nang · Cam Le Ward Police

Timeline

7 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Da Nang police arrest seven for illegal laughing gas sales
Seven people, including a manager and six staff members, have been arrested in Da Nang for the illegal sale of laughing gas at a bar in the An Thuong tourist area.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Da Nang police seize 289 canisters of laughing gas
Police in Da Nang seized 289 canisters of laughing gas and arrested a man attempting to distribute the illegal substance for profit.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Da Nang police conduct drug tests at delivery service businesses
Police in Da Nang's Lien Chieu Ward conducted drug tests on employees at two delivery service businesses as part of a 45-day crime prevention campaign.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Da Nang police conduct drug inspections in boarding houses and delivery services
Da Nang police are conducting drug inspections in boarding houses and delivery service businesses to combat narcotics and prevent crime in worker-dense areas.
about 2 months ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Da Nang police conduct large‑scale drug tests in residential blocks and luxury towers
Da Nang police mobilised ~150‑200 officers to test residents in nine blocks and two luxury towers, finding five local drug users and two foreign nationals, and plan ongoing weekly checks to achieve a drug‑free
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Da Nang expands rental apartments to relieve hotel shortage
Da Nang is rapidly building short‑term rental apartments, especially in Ngũ Hành Sơn, as hotels hit full capacity and the city seeks to meet rising tourist demand.

Sources

cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · erzsebetter.hu · kenh14.vn · m.soha.vn · soha.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · video.soha.vn

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