Drug dealer arrested in the act of carrying nearly 6,000 drug pills

PSNews – The Dong Hoi Municipal Police on June 8 caught Le Ngoc Son, residing in Dong Hoi city, Quang Binh province red-handed, carrying nearly 6,000 pink drug pills, when he was dealing with his partners near a weighing station near Dong Hoi city.

On the afternoon of June 9, the Quang Binh Provincial People Committee held a ceremony to praise and reward the Quang Binh Provincial Police for their victory, successfully destroying the drug trafficking ring, arresting 3 drug dealers, seizing near 6,000 pills of synthetic drugs and 293 million VND in cash.

According to police’s records, at 2 am on March 23, the Quang Binh Provincial Police’s Drug Crime Investigation Sub-Department (PC47) arrested Vo Van Son (32), residing in Diem Loi commune, Dien Chau district, Nghe An province, when he was illegally transporting a heroin cake weighing more than 347g and some other exhibits relating to the case.

The Quang Binh Provincial People Committee held a ceremony to praise and reward the Quang Binh Provincial Police for their victory, successfully destroying the drug trafficking ring.
The Quang Binh Provincial People Committee held a ceremony to praise and reward the Quang Binh Provincial Police for their victory, successfully destroying the drug trafficking ring.

After 2 months of investigation, PC47 identified that Le Ngoc Son (43) was the leader of the ring, with Vo Van Son as a member, that transported drugs from Nghe An province to Quang Binh province for consumption.

The police force then arrested the drug chieftain - Le Ngoc Son on June 8 with nearly 6,000 pink drug pills when he had just bought the drug pills from his partners at a weighing station area near Dong Hoi city.

At the same time, a task force group of the Quang Binh Police’s PC47 was laying an ambush at a toll fee station on the National Highway 1A section, passing through Quang Phu commune, Quang Trach district, Quang Binh. The police force stopped the car, numbered 37A-09912, and arrested 2 other suspects, named Nguyen Quang Truong, 40, residing in Hieu Son commune, Do Luong district, Nghe An province and Nguyen The Anh (31), residing in Nghi Kim, Vinh city, Nghe An province.

Truong and Anh were suspected to be the sellers of the above mentioned drug pills.

The police then checked the suspects’ vehicle and seized 292.9 million VND. At the police office, the suspects pleaded guilty, saying that the money was earned from the drug transaction with Son.

At the irregular award ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Huu Hoai, Chairman of the Quang Binh People's Committee praised the drug case investigation group.

By Phung Nguyen

Other News

Hanoi to provide free textbooks from 2026–2027 school year

Hanoi to provide free textbooks from 2026–2027 school year

The municipal Department of Education and Training will work with the Department of Finance to guide wards, communes and educational institutions in implementing the student support policies adopted by central authorities and the municipal People’s Council.

Vietnamese students shine at AIMO 2026 international finals

Vietnamese students shine at AIMO 2026 international finals

The Vietnamese team won one Champion title, four First Runner-up awards, three Second Runner-up awards, 42 gold medals, 83 silver medals, 70 bronze medals and two consolation prizes at the 2026 International Finals of the Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest (AIMO) held in Hanoi on August 2-5.

Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW powers new growth momentum

Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW powers new growth momentum

NSO Director Nguyen Thi Huong said alongside foreign investment and the green economy, science – technology, innovation, the digital economy and digital transformation are the new drivers that can can pack a serious second-half punch.

Vietnam’s poverty reduction miracle: A journey for the people

Vietnam’s poverty reduction miracle: A journey for the people

From a country where more than 50% of the population lived below the poverty line in the early 1990s, Vietnam has reduced its poverty rate to just 2.95% today. This achievement reflects not only the effectiveness of socio-economic development policies, but also Vietnam’s ability to translate growth into tangible opportunities for its people, steadily realizing inclusive development and ensuring that no one is left behind.

Can Tho boosts Vietnamese language support for ethnic minority children

Can Tho boosts Vietnamese language support for ethnic minority children

Backed by more than 4.2 billion VND (161,000 USD) from the State budget, the programme aims to strengthen children's Vietnamese communication skills before they begin primary school, helping them integrate more smoothly into the classroom and improve learning outcomes from the outset.

Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing

Powering growth: Ensuring reliable energy supply to keep investment flowing

Across Ha Tinh and Nghe An, maintenance teams conduct inspections day and night, using thermal cameras and drones to detect potential faults without interrupting electricity supply. Their work helps ensure stable power supply for businesses as the region accelerates development in line with the Government's economic growth targets.

One Vietnamese worker killed in Japan earthquake

One Vietnamese worker killed in Japan earthquake

The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan and its labour management board are actively implementing citizen protection measures and maintaining close contact with relevant organisations and companies employing Vietnamese workers in the affected areas to monitor the situation.

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

A key task is to formulate a support scheme for low-income residents to replace ageing motorcycles and mopeds that fail to meet emission standards and pose a high risk of pollution. It will also propose funding to provide free first-time emission testing for motorcycles and mopeds across the city.

UNESCO endorses vision for restoring Thang Long Imperial Citadel's central axis

UNESCO endorses vision for restoring Thang Long Imperial Citadel's central axis

The committee commended Vietnam for fulfilling the commitments it has made since the citadel was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010, as well as for implementing recommendations from the committee and its advisory bodies. It also praised the country's efforts to preserve the site's cultural, historical and social values, transforming the imperial citadel into a space for public engagement, cultural exchange and historical education. The committee further welcomed the long-term vision as an important basis for the proposed restoration of Kinh Thien Palace in line with the approved conservation strategy.

Border guards seize 15,200 drug pills, heroin in major trafficking bust

Border guards seize 15,200 drug pills, heroin in major trafficking bust

At about 10:15 pm on July 20, officers from the Operations Division of the Nghe An Border Guard Command and the Nam Can International Border Gate Border Guard Station, in coordination with customs officers at the Nam Can International Border Gate, caught a resident of Tan Tien hamlet, Chieu Luu commune, Nghe An province, allegedly transporting narcotics in Tien Tieu hamlet, Nam Can commune.