Police raided a bar, taking nearly 100 suspected drug users for testing.
Raiding 141 Club, police discovered nearly 100 partygoers dancing wildly, many tested positive for drugs.
Bar 141 Club on Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street, Phu Nhuan District (HCMC) was still crowded with customers in the early morning of July 12, gathering on the ground floor and VIP rooms. The Phu Nhuan District Police Criminal Police Team and many other professional teams suddenly raided and inspected, discovering hundreds of people dancing to the music.
Many young people pushed tables and ran to the emergency exits to find a way out, but were all detained by the police. Nearly 100 people suspected of using drugs were taken to the headquarters for inspection. Most of them were very young, many girls sobbed, saying that they had "played" elsewhere and only came here near dawn to seek thrills.
People suspected of being involved in drugs. Photo:Quoc Thang |
The police filed a case against nearly 20 people who tested positive for drugs, the rest were bailed out by their families. The bar was also cited for many violations such as: operating overtime, irresponsible management allowing customers to use drugs...
141 Club is located in an area with many restaurants that are very busy from evening to dawn the next day. Phu Nhuan District Police regularly conduct surprise inspections to ensure security and order.