Coast Guard busts drug cases

VCN – According to the assessment of competent forces, the operation of drug crimes is shifting from Southern provinces to northern and central provinces, which have been increasingly complicated and involve high risk.
Stay alert for smuggling minerals at sea Stay alert for smuggling minerals at sea
Fighting against smuggling and fraud on the sea in the last months of the year Fighting against smuggling and fraud on the sea in the last months of the year
Smuggling at sea increases during the pandemic Smuggling at sea increases during the pandemic
Coast Guard busts drug cases
12kg of drugs seized by competent authorities on April 26. Photo: Lam Giang

The Coast Guard has coordinated with competent forces to tackle many large drug cases.

According to Senior Lieutenant Colonel Phan Quang Huy, Head of Drug Crime Prevention Department (Coast Guard Command), drug trafficking is increasingly complicated, affecting security, social order and safety.

Preliminary statistics show that, from the beginning of the year, the Coast Guard has detected and handled nearly 100 cases, with over 120 suspects, and seized a large quantity of drugs.

In the peak period of crime prevention and control before, during and after the Lunar New Year 2022, the Coast Guard busted 69 cases, and arrested 96 suspects, prosecuted nine cases and 11 suspects.

The authority seized 38 bricks of heroin, 108.8 grams of heroin, 36.877 tablets and over 60.3kg of synthetic drugs, six cars, 50 motorbikes and many other infringing goods. The force has consecutively handled 4-5 cases related to the illegal transportation of drugs in just one week.

Notably, from April 16 to 19, Task Force No.2 prosecuted two drug-related cases. On April 16, the force arrested Tran Danh Loi, 33, residing in Yen Thanh District, Nghe An province for illegal drug possession, and seized 37 tablets of synthetic drugs and 2,005 grams of methamphetamine.

A day later, Task Force No.2 coordinated with the competent force in the area in detecting two cases and arresting two suspects

On April 26, the High Command of Coast Guard Region 1 coordinated with the Police force to successfully fight the trafficking of 12kg of synthetic drugs; arrested two suspects including Do Tien Son, 31, residing in Thong Kenh commune, Gia Loc district, and Pham Van Long, 32, residing in Thuy Lam village, Thanh Son commune, Thanh Ha district, Hai Duong province.

Earlier, on April 6, in Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh province, the Task Force No.1 coordinated with PC04 Division (Ninh Binh Police) to arrest Nguyen Trong Hai, 40, for illegal drug possession and transportation, seize 1 brick and 2.539 grams of heroin, 405 synthetic drug tablets and many other infringing goods.

Coast Guard busts drug cases
Nguyen Trong Hai and infringing goods. Photo: Huy Hoang

On April 27, in Ward 5, Vung Tau City, the High Command of Coast Guard Region 3 arrested Huynh Ngoc Hai, 25, for illegal possession of four packages of synthetic drugs, weighing about 0.6612 grams, and one mobile phone.

According to a representative of the High Coast Guard Command, drug-related crime has been increasingly complicated, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic was brought under control.

The operation of the crime nationwide and in northern and central sea areas is forecast to continue to be unpredictable, with the participation of foreign drug dealers and rings that abuse the seaway to transport drugs by sophisticated methods. Therefore, the Coast Guard force has determined that the fight against drug-related crimes in the sea area will suffer from difficulties.

The High Coast Guard Command has regularly requested units to strictly follow the Party's resolutions, directives and plans of the Government and the Ministry of National Defense, and coordinate with other competent agencies to prevent drug-related crime; asked units and working teams to grasp the situation related to drug crimes to promptly advise and propose measures to combat effectively.

The High Coast Guard Command has also directed specialized units to collaborate with other forces to implement plans for drug-related crime prevention and control in key areas, especially at sea and coastal areas, and plans on fighting and arresting drug-related criminals and rings; support forces and technical means in monitoring smugglers and ships at sea to exchange information related to methods, tricks and new drugs.

By Nu Bui/Ngoc Loan

Related News

Identify smuggling tricks across Quang Tri area

Identify smuggling tricks across Quang Tri area

VCN – Although the smuggling and illegal transportation of goods across Quang Tri Border in the customs control area decrease in the number of cases and the value of goods, this situation still takes place complicatedly and shows potential risks and challenges.
Noi Bai Customs Branch gathers information to prevent gold smuggling

Noi Bai Customs Branch gathers information to prevent gold smuggling

VCN – Noi Bai International Airport Customs Branch has implemented solutions to prevent gold smuggling by air to respond to fluctuation of gold and foreign currency prices.
Imported goods increased, customs clearance was slow at Huu Nghi international border gate

Imported goods increased, customs clearance was slow at Huu Nghi international border gate

VCN - Information from border gates in Lang Son province, in recent days, the number of imported goods and vehicles entering Vietnam through Huu Nghi international border gate has increased, leading to slow customs clearance activities.
Lang Son: Prevent poultry and poultry products from being illegally transported across the border

Lang Son: Prevent poultry and poultry products from being illegally transported across the border

VCN - According to the assessment, the Chi Ma border gate area always has a potential risk of outbreaks of violations related to smuggling and illegal transportation of goods across the border due to the large and complex area. For good control, Lang Son province's leaders requested forces to strengthen blocking, deploy control measures, and promptly handle emerging security and order issues in border areas and border gates.

Latest News

The Ministry of Finance urges the implementation of anti-smuggling tasks

The Ministry of Finance urges the implementation of anti-smuggling tasks

VCN - Steering Committee 389 of the Ministry of Finance has just requested the General Department of Vietnam Customs, General Department of Taxation, and units under the Ministry of Finance (Office, Legal Department, Inspection) to seriously and effectively implement the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Head of Steering Committee 138/CP and National Steering Committee 389 (in Notice No. 38/TB-VPCP dated February 2, 2024 of the Government Office).
Arrested an illegal immigrant transporting drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

Arrested an illegal immigrant transporting drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

VCN- An illegal immigrant transporting 174 gram drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam have been arrested by Border Guard and Customs authorities at Moc Bai International Border Gate.
Ho Chi Minh City Customs: Effectively monitor goods in transit with e-seals

Ho Chi Minh City Customs: Effectively monitor goods in transit with e-seals

VCN - Thanks to the application of modern management and supervision measures with electronic seals, inspection by scanners for goods in transit, goods temporarily imported for re-export, Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department has effectively controlled the situation of violations of Customs laws of this type.
Applying customs intelligence and IT to prevent abusing of the "green channel" for smuggling

Applying customs intelligence and IT to prevent abusing of the "green channel" for smuggling

VCN - At the questioning session of National Assembly deputies on March 18, 2024, the Minister of Finance said that the Customs sector has applied science and technology in goods classification, used camera systems, Customs intelligence, data analysis to minimize the situation of businesses taking advantage of green channels to commit violations.

More News

Tuan Nam UNITED One Member Company Limited enforced to stop customs procedures for one year

Tuan Nam UNITED One Member Company Limited enforced to stop customs procedures for one year

VCN – Huu Nghi Border Gate Customs Branch (Lang Son Customs Department) has issued an enforcement decision stopping customs procedures for imports and exports of Tuan Nam UNITED One Member Company Limited for tax debt, late payment interest and fines.
What solution is there to prevent "ghost businesses" from tax evasion?

What solution is there to prevent "ghost businesses" from tax evasion?

VCN - LTS: After the Customs Magazine published a series of articles "Finding the delayed tax debts of enforced enterprises" on issues 19, 20, 21, the Editorial Office received a lot of angry feedback from readers that reflected the situation of some individuals misusing personal information to establish illegal businesses and evade state taxes. Customs Magazine continues to reflect this pressing issue to readers.
Innovating the organizational model of anti-smuggling activities of Vietnam Customs

Innovating the organizational model of anti-smuggling activities of Vietnam Customs

VCN - Building a customs control force at the central level which is the Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department, and at the local level, forming a Regional Anti-Smuggling Team that can belong to the Anti-Smuggling and Investigation Department or the Regional Customs Department, etc.
C.D.M.A Mobile Phone Center enforced to suspend customs procedures for overdue tax debts

C.D.M.A Mobile Phone Center enforced to suspend customs procedures for overdue tax debts

VCN – C.D.M.A Mobile Phone Center has been enforced by the Customs to suspend its imports and exports for overdue tax debts worth about VND16 billion.
Seeking overdue tax debts of enforced businesses – Final part: Recommendations for effective debt recovery

Seeking overdue tax debts of enforced businesses – Final part: Recommendations for effective debt recovery

VCN - Through the recent implementation of debt recovery solutions, HCM City Customs has proposed many solutions and recommendations to amend some current regulations to recover tax debts effectively.
Drug prevention right from the point of origin

Drug prevention right from the point of origin

VCN - One of the key missions set out for anti-drug forces in 2024 is preventing drugs right from the point of origin and from remote; attacking the whole line not just the middle part; seize the instigators and leaders.
Seeking overdue tax debts of enforced businesses – Part 1: Some enforced exit suspension to find out that they are directors

Seeking overdue tax debts of enforced businesses – Part 1: Some enforced exit suspension to find out that they are directors

VCN – In addition compliant businesses, contributing large tax revenue to the State budget and bolstering economic development, there are still some businesses taking advantage of the openness of the law to establish illegitimate companies to delay billions of dong in tax debt for many years, in order to avoid tax obligations to the State. To collect these tax debts, the Law on Tax Administration No. 38/2019/QH14 stipulates eight measures to enforce administrative decisions on tax management. One of those effective measures is exit suspension for legal representatives of businesses, which has helped the Customs agency earn hundreds of billions of dong in import-export tax and domestic taxes.
Five imported Vodka Wine containers left at HCM city port

Five imported Vodka Wine containers left at HCM city port

VCN – Five imported Vodka Wine containers have been imported at HCM City port for many years, but the owners of these consignments have not yet carried out procedures to receive them. HCM City Customs Department has processed procedures for auction.
Customs chaired the bust of 30 drug cases

Customs chaired the bust of 30 drug cases

VCN - The situation of transnational drug crimes is still complicated, especially at international airports such as Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, and Da Nang.
Read More

Your care

Latest Most read
Identify smuggling tricks across Quang Tri area

Identify smuggling tricks across Quang Tri area

VCN - According to Quang Tri Customs Department, in the first quarter of 2024, Quang Tri Customs Enforcement Team has detected and handled 70 customs offences with total fine of VND404,76 million.
The Ministry of Finance urges the implementation of anti-smuggling tasks

The Ministry of Finance urges the implementation of anti-smuggling tasks

Steering Committee 389 of the Ministry of Finance requested GDVC, General Department of Taxation, and units to seriously and effectively implement the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister on anti-smuggling
Arrested an illegal immigrant transporting drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

Arrested an illegal immigrant transporting drugs from Cambodia to Vietnam

VCN - However, he was arrested by Moc Bai Border Guard, Moc Bai Border Gate Customs, Long Thuan Commune Police, and Ben Cau District Police, and Tay Ninh Province.
Noi Bai Customs Branch gathers information to prevent gold smuggling

Noi Bai Customs Branch gathers information to prevent gold smuggling

VCN - Notably, the branch busted foreign passengers illegally transporting 86,300,000 won (equivalent to VND1.5 billion) across the border in early 2023.
Ho Chi Minh City Customs: Effectively monitor goods in transit with e-seals

Ho Chi Minh City Customs: Effectively monitor goods in transit with e-seals

VCN - Thanks to the application of modern management and supervision measures with electronic seals, inspection by scanners for goods in transit, goods temporarily imported for re-export, Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department has effectively controlled the
Mobile Version