# Illegal military-grade weapon possession in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/illegal-military-grade-weapon-possession-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-08-18T03:59:29.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Vietnam have conducted several prosecutions related to the illegal possession of military-grade weapons, specifically air guns.

In Ninh Binh province, police prosecuted six individuals following an investigation into the manufacturing, possession, and illegal trading of weapons in Xuan Truong commune. The group reportedly used social media to acquire compressed air guns and thousands of lead bullets, which they intended to use for animal hunting.

In Ha Tinh province, a man named Nguyễn Văn Trung was prosecuted after retrieving an air gun found near a cemetery for the purpose of hunting birds. Local police confirmed the device is classified as a military weapon. Officials noted that in the first half of 2026, the provincial security investigation agency prosecuted 8 cases involving 25 individuals regarding the illegal manufacture, possession, transport, and sale of weapons.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Ha Tinh man prosecuted for illegal possession of military-grade air gun

Nguyễn Văn Trung has been prosecuted in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, for illegal possession of a military-grade air gun found in a cemetery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ha-tinh-man-prosecuted-for-illegal-possession-of-military-grade-air-gun

### 2026-08-12: Ninh Binh police prosecute six for illegal weapons possession

Police in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, have prosecuted six people for illegally possessing military-grade air guns and thousands of bullets purchased via social media for hunting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ninh-binh-police-prosecute-six-for-illegal-weapons-possession

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