Nghe An: Three individuals arrested for illegally trading 350 kg of firecrackers.

The defendants charged 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.

The seized items. Photo: Ho Hung

Earlier, in early June 2022, through investigative work, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police discovered a large-scale firework trafficking ring led by Ngo Dinh Manh (born in 1982), residing in Dien Ky commune, Dien Chau district. Manh had previously worked as a bus driver's assistant in Laos.

While working as a bus assistant, Mạnh colluded with several individuals to purchase firecrackers in Laos at a cheap price, then transported them to Vietnam to sell for profit.

Through surveillance, the police determined that among the "customers" who frequently bought firecrackers from Mạnh were Trần Văn Phú and Phạm Văn Nhật. Notably, Trần Văn Phú had a previous conviction (suspended sentence) for trafficking prohibited goods (firecrackers).

The suspects and seized evidence. Photo: Ho Hung

After gathering sufficient documents and evidence, on August 16th, under the direction of the Provincial Police leadership, the Criminal Police Department, in coordination with the Do Luong District Police, Dien Chau District Police, and several related professional units, deployed multiple teams to successfully crack the case, arresting two suspects, Tran Van Phu and Pham Van Nhat, for the illegal buying and selling of firecrackers.

The seized items included 350 kg of firecrackers, one car, and three mobile phones.

Currently, the Criminal Investigation Department of the Nghe An Provincial Police is expanding the investigation and pursuing the remaining suspect.

Ho Hung