A number of undercover police officers, many of whom dressed as local residents, raided locations across the city and arrested a total of 11 suspects involved in a major drug trafficking ring on March 20. (Photo: SGGP) |
According to the police force, the suspects and their activities have been under surveillance for a long time. The group, which included foreign nationals, transported drugs through the Bo Y Border Gate in Kon Tum province before moving onto sell the items in Ho Chi Minh city and other cities and provinces. |
In total, 11 suspects were arrested. Among them there were eight Chinese and three Vietnamese nationals. (Photo: SGGP) |
The group smuggled drugs by hiding them in children’s toys. (Photo: Tien Phong) |
When searching the group’s base used for storing contraband, police discovered 300 kg of drugs. Such large quantities discovered makes it the largest amount of drugs ever seized. |
Police also searched the suspect’s apartments. Upon searching them, police continued to find and confiscate large amounts of drugs. (Photo: SGGP) |
The drug trafficking ring are the largest group that police have ever thwarted. The operation itself involved over 150 police officers and saw over 700 kg of drugs seized. (Photo: SGGP) |
A suspect caught red-handed by the police. (Photo: Tien Phong) |
