Nghe An: Arrested 3 subjects for illegally buying and selling 350 kg of firecrackers

The defendants prosecuted include: Ngo Dinh Manh (born in 1982), residing in Dien Ky commune, Dien Chau district; Tran Van Phu (born in 1996), residing in Trung Son commune and Pham Van Nhat (born in 1993), residing in Trang Son commune, Do Luong district.

Seized exhibits. Photo: Ho Hung

Previously, in early June 2022, through professional work, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police discovered a large-scale firecracker trafficking ring led by Ngo Dinh Manh (born in 1982), residing in Dien Ky commune, Dien Chau district. Manh used to work as a bus assistant in Laos.

While working as a bus assistant, Manh colluded with some people to buy firecrackers in Laos at cheap prices, then transported them to Vietnam to sell for profit.

Through surveillance, the police identified that among the “customers” who often bought firecrackers from Manh were Tran Van Phu and Pham Van Nhat. Notably, Tran Van Phu had a previous conviction (with a suspended sentence) for trafficking in prohibited goods (firecrackers).

The subjects and evidence. Photo: Ho Hung

After collecting sufficient documents and evidence, on August 16, under the direction of the provincial police, the Criminal Police Department coordinated with Do Luong District Police, Dien Chau District Police and a number of related professional units to deploy many working groups, successfully breaking up the case, arresting two subjects Tran Van Phu and Pham Van Nhat for the act of illegally buying and selling firecrackers.

Seized evidence included 350 kg of firecrackers, 1 car, and 3 cell phones.

Currently, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Province Police is expanding the investigation and hunting for the remaining suspects.