Vientiane (VNA) – Police in Laos' Bolikhamxay province have arrested three suspects in connection with a big drug trafficking ring involving nearly 1.5 tonnes of narcotics.
According to the police, an investigation began in early July 2024 after they received reports about a group selling and transporting large quantities of drugs from the capital city of Vientiane, via National Route 13, to Khamkeut town in Bolikhamxay province,. The drugs were planned to be shipped to neighbouring countries.
On July 29, law enforcement forces checked two suspicious vehicles, including a Toyota Fortuner and a truck, seizing 44 bags of drugs totaling 1,449 kilogrammes concealed in the 22-wheel truck. The three suspects involved were arrested at the site.
Lao authorities are expanding the investigation to track down other individuals involved in this large-scale drug trafficking network./.
