Rewarding the units that solved the case of arresting a drug lord who burned a car to destroy evidence.

Nghe An: Dismantling a 'huge' drug ring, seizing 40kg of drugs and 20 heroin cakes

(Baonghean.vn) - During the arrest, 4 subjects in the transnational drug ring fought back fiercely, deliberately rammed their car straight into the police force, and poured gasoline on the car in an attempt to burn it to destroy evidence.

Attending the award ceremony were Major General Nguyen Huu Cau - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Provincial Police Department, and Mr. Phan Duc Dong - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Vinh City Party Committee. Photo: Duc Vu

Previously, at 3:00 a.m. on July 3, at National Highway 6A in Thanh Thuy Commune, Thanh Chuong District, Nghe An, Vinh City Police coordinated with Thanh Chuong District Police to break up Project 519D, catching 4 subjects red-handed illegally buying and selling drugs.

At the scene, the police seized 20 kg of crystal meth, 20 kg of ketamine, 20 heroin bars, 3 cars, 1 motorbike and 7 cell phones. During the arrest, the suspects fought back fiercely, deliberately ramming their car straight into the police force, pouring gasoline on the car in an attempt to burn it to destroy the evidence. However, with a determined spirit and bravery in attacking the criminals, the detectives captured the suspects, ensuring absolute safety for the participating forces.

The arrested subjects all reside in Nghe An, in which the leader is Nguyen Phi Hung (born in 1978), residing in Cua Nam ward, Vinh city. The remaining three subjects are Le Hong Hai (born in 1977, residing in Cua Nam ward, Vinh city); Le Ba Thao (born in 1980, residing in Dong Vinh ward, Vinh city) and Lau Ba Chong (born in 1995, residing in Muong Tip commune, Ky Son district).

Conducting a search of Nguyen Phi Hung's residence in Block 11, Cua Nam Ward, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vinh City Police seized a large amount of money including US dollars and Vietnamese Dong with a total value of 8 billion VND. Currently, Vinh City Police has initiated a case of illegal drug trafficking and detained 03 subjects.

4 subjects in a "huge" drug ring. Photo: Quynh Trang

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Nguyen Huu Cau - Director of the Provincial Police Department acknowledged and congratulated the outstanding achievements of Vinh City Police and its coordinating units. In the coming time, the Director of the Provincial Police Department requested the City Police Department to continue to fight strongly and resolutely against drug crimes, focusing on drug users in restaurants and hotels in the area; effectively carry out professional and social prevention work with the highest goal of cleaning up Vinh City.

Regarding Project 519D, the City Police need to complete the file soon to transfer it to the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department for investigation according to its authority. The City Police need to propose a suitable form of reward for the officers and soldiers participating in the project.

Nghe An Provincial Police and Vinh City Party Committee presented flowers and awards to Vinh City Police and related units. Photo: Xuan Bac