Female student drug dealer prosecuted
Hoang Nguyen Minh Hang, a second-year student at Hue College of Tourism, was prosecuted on June 19. Authorities accused Hang of running a drug trafficking ring from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue via passenger buses. The female student asked her contacts to disguise the drugs in birthday gift packages and cosmetic boxes sent by passenger buses.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Tien Dung - Head of the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department, Thua Thien Hue Provincial Police confirmed that the unit has initiated a case, prosecuted the accused, and detained Hoang Nguyen Minh Hang (21 years old), Nguyen Van Quang (20 years old) and Ngo Thi Hang Dung (20 years old) for 2 months for drug trafficking, illegal possession and use of drugs.
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| Hoang Nguyen Minh Hang posted a photo on Facebook before being arrested. |
At around 1:30 p.m. on June 8, Hang was arrested by police with evidence of more than 1,300 ecstasy pills and nearly 500 million VND at a motel on Diem Phung Thi Street, Hue.
Based on Hang’s testimony, the police arrested Nguyen Van Quang and his girlfriend Ngo Thi Hang Dung, confiscating more than 625 grams of crystal meth, a scale, and some equipment. All three suspects tested positive for drugs.
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| Hang answers questions at the investigation agency. Photo: Provided by the police |
Authorities accused Hang of running a drug trafficking ring from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue via passenger buses. The female student asked her contacts in Ho Chi Minh City to disguise the drugs in birthday gift packages and cosmetic boxes sent by passenger buses.
In Hue, she hired a motorbike taxi to transport the goods to the motel. The drugs were handed over to Quang and Dung, along with many others, to sell in Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue.
Hang rented a room in a motel, often skipped school, and often appeared at bars and entertainment venues in Hue.
