Arrested 12 subjects, eliminated many drug dens in Tuong Duong

Under the direct direction of the Provincial Police Department's leaders, the Chief of the Provincial Police Investigation Agency, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of the Provincial Police and the Tuong Duong District Police (Nghe An) successfully broke up the case, eradicated drug retail points anddrug denin Tuong Duong district.

Seized evidence. Photo: Hong Ngoc

To successfully crack the case, on April 23, 2022, the Task Force mobilized dozens of officers and soldiers to synchronously deploy fast, strong and effective professional plans. Thereby, 12 subjects were arrested for the act of illegally storing and trading drugs; many of whom had criminal records related to drugs. The seized exhibits included 08 homemade guns, 610 synthetic drug pills, 200 opium plants, 136.5 grams of heroin, 5.6 grams of opium resin and many related exhibits.

The successful destruction of the case eliminated a drug den in Dua village, Luong Minh commune and drug retail points in Tam Thai commune, Tuong Duong district; contributed to stabilizing security and order in the area and was recognized and highly appreciated by the government and people.

Some subjects were arrested at the police station. Photo: Hong Ngoc

In the coming time, Nghe An Provincial Police will continue to promote the implementation of the task: "Focusing on fighting, "reducing and cleaning up" areas with crimes and drug abuse" - one of the three breakthroughs in the police work in 2022. This is also the goal of the Project to build"Border commune clean of drugs"of Nghe An Provincial Police with the determination to strive to build 27 "Drug-free" border communes in 2022.