On 17/8, Da Nang City Police arrested A Phan, A Doan, and A Ghin (aged 18-21, all residing in Quang Ngai) for investigation of property theft.
Authorities confiscated all 273 Ngoc Linh ginseng roots (worth approximately 300 million VND), 115 million VND the suspects earned from selling the stolen ginseng, and two motorbikes used in the crime.
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The three Ngoc Linh ginseng thieves arrested. Photo: Police provided |
The three Ngoc Linh ginseng thieves arrested. Photo: Police provided
On 16/8, Tra Linh Commune Police in Da Nang City received reports from five households about the theft of nearly 300 Ngoc Linh ginseng roots, aged between two and 15 years, from a communal ginseng farm in Hamlet Two.
Tra Linh Commune Police collaborated with the regional investigative police, collecting evidence at the scene and tracking the perpetrators.
Within 24 hours, the police apprehended A Phan and his accomplices. The group confessed to taking advantage of the darkness and difficult terrain to infiltrate the farm and steal the ginseng for sale.
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The 273 ginseng roots seized as evidence. Photo: Police provided |
The 273 ginseng roots seized as evidence. Photo: Police provided
Ngoc Linh ginseng, considered a national treasure of Vietnam, is a rare medicinal plant with significant medicinal and economic value, contributing to the country's international reputation.
The theft of over 273 ginseng roots in Tra Linh is considered not only an economic loss but also a blow to the prestige and brand of Ngoc Linh Ginseng. Following the incident, the police urged every citizen to be a guardian of this precious herb. They also recommended that growers enhance security measures, and that local authorities invest in security and surveillance technology. Consumers are strongly advised against purchasing ginseng from unknown sources, as this demand fuels the criminal activity.
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