A 9-year-old boy fell into a coma and suffered cardiac arrest after accidentally drinking methadone, a drug used in opioid addiction treatment.

Haunted by the cries from funerals of young drug overdose victims, Major Hoang A Lien dedicated himself to becoming a narcotics officer.

400 police officers from multiple agencies simultaneously surrounded and raided the Nonstop Club bar and Victory nightclub in Nam Dong Ha ward, discovering 145 people who tested positive for drugs.

Two individuals transporting drugs from Laos to Vietnam were apprehended in Da Nang with 295.5 kg of narcotics.

Former chief investigator Nguyen Duc Nam and his subordinates were accused of accepting 300 million VND to release 4 drug users from a karaoke bar and falsifying documents and testimonies to cover up the incident.

Pham Ngoc Duy, 25, was apprehended transporting 115 kg of cannabis in a seven-seater car and storing another 125 kg in his rented accommodation.

A 21-year-old patient is hospitalized for psychosis after 5 years of using nitrous oxide, ketamine, and cannabis. She experienced symptoms such as uncontrolled laughter, muttering, and eating and sleeping disorders.

Authorities in the Dominican Republic pursued a speedboat for over 12 hours off the coast of Pedernales, uncovering 1.5 tons of cocaine.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed that individuals using illegal drugs be required to provide complete and accurate information about their source and how they use the drugs.

Just three days after testing positive for drugs, rapper Binh Gold, again under the influence of narcotics, has been arrested for robbing a taxi.

Possessing at least 1 kg of fresh opium pods can lead to a 3-7 year prison sentence, but just 0.1 grams of cocaine, heroin, or synthetic drugs is enough for the same penalty.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City arrested 247 people for alleged drug offenses after raids on three bars. The individuals are accused of selling, possessing, or allowing patrons to use drugs.

Nguyen Cong Tri, 47, a renowned fashion designer, was found using drugs at his home during a police investigation into a drug trafficking ring.

Deborah Mason, 65, along with her sister and 4 daughters, ran a drug ring that moved over a ton of drugs worth over GBP 80 million in just 7 months.