Nghe An (VNA) – A 29-year-old Lao national was arrested for illegally transporting 3,200 synthetic drug pills from across the border into Vietnam for sale, the Border Guard Command of the central province of Nghe An announced on July 20.
He was apprehended by officers from the Na Loi and My Ly Border Guard Stations while bringing the drugs to Pieng Pen village, My Ly commune, on July 18.
During questioning, the suspect admitted that he had transported the drugs from the other side of the border into Vietnam for profit.
The Nghe An Border Guard Command has directed relevant forces to expand the investigation, identify and pursue other individuals involved, and complete legal procedures for handling the case in accordance with Vietnamese law./.