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Police uncover big-money transactions related to flight attendants drug case

Recent investigations have exposed a web of illicit drug transactions related to the flight attendants' drug case amounting to more than VNĐ25 trillion (US$1 billion).

Vietnam calls for international co-operation in drug crime prevention

Vietnam placed top priority on preventing drug trafficking and drug use by setting up early warnings and barriers including education, post drug addiction programmes, as well as strict control and surveillance on illegal drug trafficking.

Over 3 tonnes of drugs seized in 14 months

Customs authorities seized more than 3 tonnes of drugs of all kinds, with 365 suspects involved, from December 16, 2022 to February 15, 2024, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance to National Assembly deputies.

Major drug trafficking ring busted in Binh Duong as 64kg of drugs seized

The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department working alongside police forces in Binh Duong province have broken up a transnational drug trafficking ring from Cambodia to Vietnam, seizing more than 64kg of drugs of various kinds.

Nearly 290 kilos of cocaine found on Quang Ngai beach

Up to 288 kilos of cocaine have been found drifting onto a beach in Binh Son District in the central province of Quang Ngai.

Three kilos of cocaine found on Quang Ngai beach

Three packages containing drugs have been found on a beach in Binh Son District in the central province of Quang Ngai.

HCMC police force expand its investigation into big drug trafficking

Ho Chi Minh City Police are coordinating with Department C04 and local police to continue to expand the investigation into the big drug trafficking and arrest leaders of the ring.

HCM City police dismantle massive drug-trafficking ring from Cambodia

Police forces in Ho Chi Minh City announced on November 29 that they have smashed a criminal gang smuggling illicit drugs from Cambodia, arresting several traffickers and seizing almost 35 kgs of various drugs in the process.

Police bust two large international drug smuggling rings

The police in the northern province of Hai Duong announced on November 27 that they have successfully smashed two large drug rings sending illicit substances into Vietnam via international air routes and through postal services.

Vietnamese flight attendants acquitted in Korea cannabis oil smuggling case

The case is still in the process of appeal, and the two flight attendants have not been able to return to Vietnam.

Tens of million-USD drug trafficking ring bust

The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department (C04) under the Ministry of Public Security announced on November 24 that it has smashed a cross-border drug production and trafficking ring and launched legal proceedings against seven suspects.

Police forces of major cities crack nearly 6,000 drug trafficking cases

The police forces of HCMC, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Can Tho cracked 5,981 drug trafficking rings and arrested 10,904 drug traffickers in 2023.

Death sentences given to three men trafficking drug from Cambodia to Vietnam

The People’s Court of Binh Phuoc Province yesterday sentenced three defendants to death for smuggling nearly 31 kilograms of drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam.

Recreational drugs found in drinks, functional foods

Drug traffickers have discovered many new ways to hide drugs to escape the supervision of the police. Drugs can be mixed, marinated, or packaged in the form of food, beverages or electronic cigarettes.

Heroic police unit leads fight against drugs

Founded to combat drug crime in the nation, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Division under the Hanoi Police has its work cut out for it.

Vietnam seizes 19kg ketamine shipment from France

The Hanoi Customs Department on June 22 confiscated two packages transported by air from France to Vietnam, containing 19kg of ketamine.

57 cases, 129 defendants prosecuted in flight attendants transporting drug case

The Ho Chi Minh City Police prosecuted 57 cases and 129 defendants with crimes for the acts of illegally trading, transporting and storing drugs, failing to report and conceal crimes.

Cases of drug trafficking by air continue to rise

The amount of drugs seized via air routes has been increasingly lately, with the majority of drugs being transported from Europe, according to details given by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Police break up drug trafficking ring from Canada to Vietnam

The police in Tay Ho district of Hanoi have broken up a transnational drug trafficking ring led by a Vietnamese-Canadian man.

Ring bringing ecstasy materials from Europe to Vietnam cracked down

Police in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28 announced that they have cracked down a ring that brought raw materials from Europe to make synthetic drugs in Vietnam.