The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department (C04) under the Ministry of Public Security, on 12/12, announced details of special case 1025C. Authorities arrested 37 suspects, seizing 174 kg of synthetic drugs, 10 heroin bricks, and three military firearms.

This ring operated secretly, directed from abroad. Drugs were stockpiled in clandestine warehouses across the border, then smuggled into Vietnam in smaller quantities via unofficial channels. Once inside the country, the group exclusively rented self-driving vehicles for transport during early morning hours or late at night. Crucially, every shipment was preceded by an escort vehicle scouting the route to avoid checkpoints. In TP HCM, two large warehouses were rented to repackage drugs for distribution to southern provinces.

After more than one month of surveillance and mapping the ring's operational structure, the special case committee launched the operation on 10/12. Nearly 200 officers and soldiers participated, forming 24 task forces: four operating overseas and 20 domestically.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Long, Deputy Minister of Public Security, described the special case as a "very elaborate feat." He noted the criminal gang's extreme danger, highlighting that many members are internationally wanted fugitives, hiding abroad, and armed. Many are also severe drug addicts, HIV-positive, and prepared to violently resist arrest.

The suspects within the drug ring operated in an organized, transnational manner, utilizing cyberspace and digital currency for transactions. This sophisticated approach significantly complicated tracking and verification efforts.

According to C04, initial verification results revealed that from July to October, the transnational criminal ring transacted approximately 1,500 billion VND through multiple bank accounts.

The investigation is currently expanding, with efforts underway to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.

Quoc Thang