Hai Phong seizes biggest-ever drug volume
Police in Hai Phong on July 24 busted a ring transporting drugs from Vietnam-Laos border to the city and surrounding provinces, seizing 28 cakes of heroin, weighing nearly 9.83 kg, and 8kg of methamphetamine.
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The ring’s leader Ngo Trac Hiep, born in 1965, from Hai Phong was arrested when transporting the drugs on the Hanoi – Hai Phong highway. He hid the drugs in the holes behind the car seats.
Searching his house in Le Chan district, the police seized VND200 million (US$8,800) and other objects related to drug trafficking.
Initial investigation showed Hiep spent a long time in Laos and Vietnam – Laos border provinces.
The police have commenced criminal proceedings against Hiep while continuing to investigate the case.