The Ministry of Public Security announced on 6/2 the arrest of two individuals suspected of robbing 1,8 billion VND from Vietcombank's Tra Ba transaction office in Gia Lai. The arrests, made on 5/2, also led to the seizure of four firearms and various exhibits. Authorities highlighted the sophistication of the suspects' methods and their attempts to evade capture.

General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, commended the rapid and successful operation. He praised the Criminal Police Department, Administrative Management of Social Order Police Department, Technical Operations Department, Cyber Security Department, Criminal Science Institute, and police forces from Gia Lai, Quang Ngai, and TP HCM for their determination, resourcefulness, and professional skill. This swift action, he noted, deters crime, stabilizes security, and strengthens public trust in the police.

Gia Lai Provincial Police is scheduled to hold a press conference this morning to provide further details on the case.

A suspect carrying a bag of money exits to a waiting accomplice's motorbike. *Photo excerpt from video*

The robbery occurred on the afternoon of 19/1. Two suspects, one described as approximately 40 years old and 1,65 m tall with a northern accent, and the other around 30 years old and 1,68 m tall with a southern accent, carried out the heist. They arrived at the Vietcombank transaction office on Truong Chinh street, Hoi Phu ward, riding an Exciter motorbike. Both were masked and wore uniforms and helmets associated with the Grab ride-hailing service, carrying backpacks.

Inside the bank, the suspects brandished guns, threatening staff. They stole approximately 1,8 billion VND before quickly fleeing on their motorbike.

The breakthrough in the investigation came over a week prior, when authorities discovered an Exciter motorbike, matching the description of the vehicle used by the robbers, buried in a pine forest. This location, bordering the Dien Phu Industrial Park (Dien Hong ward), was about 5 km from the crime scene. Following this discovery, investigators offered a reward and urged the public to provide information.