Dismantling a drug trafficking ring from abroad to Vietnam via air

Previously, through the investigation, the authorities identified Nguyen Van Ba ​​(born in 1993), residing in Quynh Giang commune, Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province, as the recipient of 16 packages of milk suspected of containing synthetic drugs sent from Europe to Hanoi via Noi Bai International Airport and transferred to Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province.

Collecting the available documents and evidence, at around 1:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police presided over and coordinated with relevant units to catch Nguyen Van Ba ​​red-handed, when the subject had just received the "goods", left them on a three-wheeled vehicle preparing to leave the ticket office of a transport company in Cau Giat town, Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province.

During the arrest, Nguyen Van Ba ​​fiercely resisted and tried to turn the car around and run away, but with the determination to fight crime to the end, the police force successfully controlled and arrested the subject.

Conducting a vehicle and person inspection, the authorities discovered 9.3 kg of ketamine disguised in 16 packages of milk. During an emergency search of the residence, the authorities seized an additional 600 synthetic drug pills.

At the time of arrest and at the investigation agency, Nguyen Van Ba ​​gave false statements to deny his crime and attempted suicide.

However, faced with convincing evidence, the subject had to bow his head and confess his crime. Accordingly, the above amount of drugs was sent by a Vietnamese person living in Europe to Nguyen Van Ba ​​for consumption. It is known that Nguyen Van Ba ​​had a previous conviction for "violating regulations on wild animals".

The case is being further investigated and handled according to the provisions of law.

Phan Tuyet