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Quang Ninh destroys nearly 40,000 smuggled cigarette packs

Authorities in Quang Ninh have destroyed nearly 40,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes, Vietnamese Investigators. The cigarettes were seized as evidence in a case involving the illegal transportation of prohibited goods.

On October 5 2026, Quang Ninh city police said they had destroyed 39,980 packs of smuggled cigarettes.

The products carried various foreign brands. None had documents proving their legal origin.

15,000 cigarette packs found in a car

The case was uncovered on the afternoon of January 21, 2026. Authorities inspected a car in Hai Thanh Village, Quang Duc Commune, Quang Ninh City.

The vehicle was carrying 15,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes. The driver was Tran Van Viet, born in 1998.

Viet said he was transporting the cigarettes for Nguyen Van Nam, born in 1997.

Authorities determined that the cigarettes were foreign-made and had no legal documentation.

Nearly 25,000 more packs discovered

Based on Viet’s statement, investigators expanded the investigation. At a waiting area near a cemetery in Quang Duc Commune, authorities found another 24,980 packs of cigarettes.

The shipment was reportedly handed over by Nguyen Van Nam to Nguyen Van Hung, born in 1972, for safekeeping.

The total number of seized cigarettes reached 39,980 packs. The products included brands such as Hilton Red, Marlboro and Good Companion.

All seized cigarettes destroyed

Vietnam detective, after the case was handled, authorities destroyed the entire shipment of smuggled cigarettes.

The destruction was intended to prevent the prohibited goods from returning to the market. It also supports efforts to combat smuggling and trade fraud.

Quang Ninh authorities are continuing to strengthen inspections. Violations involving the transportation and trading of prohibited goods will be handled in accordance with the law.

Woman Pretends to Buy Gold, Puts on Jewelry and Runs Away

On October 5, police in Tay Ninh province said they had prosecuted and detained Vo Thi Thu Ut, 35, for allegedly committing robbery.

Vietnamese detectives, according to the investigation, Ut was in debt and had no money to spend.

On September 18, Ut rode a motorbike to a gold shop in Vinh Hung Commune, Tay Ninh Province. She pretended to be a customer looking to buy gold.

Ut asked the shop owner to show her a 24-karat gold bracelet weighing five chi. She also asked for a 24-karat gold ring weighing five chi.

After receiving the jewelry, Ut put the bracelet on her left wrist. She also put the ring on her middle finger.

Ut then said she did not have enough cash or money in her bank account. She told the shop owner that her husband would bring the money.

However, Ut did not call her husband. She continued sitting inside the shop.

A short time later, Ut took advantage of a moment when the shop owner was distracted. She put the gold jewelry on herself and ran outside.

The shop owner noticed what had happened and raised the alarm. Several people joined the pursuit. Ut was caught shortly afterward.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have opened a criminal case and prosecuted Ut as a suspect. She was also placed in temporary detention for further investigation.

Vietnam detective agency, the case remains under investigation.

Tuyen Quang Education Director Charged in Exam Cheating Case

Vu Dinh Hung is the Director of the Tuyen Quang Department of Education and Training. He has been charged with abuse of power while performing official duties.

The case involves alleged cheating during the 2026 national high school graduation examination at Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted.

According to investigators, exam supervisors and candidate seating arrangements were allegedly manipulated to facilitate collusion among students.

Candidates were reportedly allowed to exchange answers during the examination.

Teachers were also allegedly assigned to solve exam questions and provide answers to candidates.

A total of 41 people have been charged in the case. They include education officials, exam supervisors, school principals, vice principals, and numerous teachers.

Investigators said violations occurred in every examination room and across all subjects at the test site.

The case came to light after unusually high mathematics scores were recorded at Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted. Of the 328 candidates, 146 scored a perfect 10. Another 299 candidates achieved scores of 9 or higher.

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Former Village Head Arrested Over Homestays in Soc Son Forest

Hanoi police have arrested Nguyen Van Hoa, former head of Minh Tan hamlet, along with six other suspects in a case involving alleged violations in the Soc Son protective forest area.

The information was announced at a press conference on October 1 by Senior Colonel Nguyen Duc Long, Deputy Director of Hanoi Police.

Hoa is accused of accepting bribes. Investigators have not yet disclosed the specific alleged offenses of each suspect.

The case has attracted public attention following reports of numerous villas, homestays and resorts being built around Dong Do Lake, where there are signs of violations of regulations governing forest land management and use.

On September 4, the Kim Anh commune authorities mobilized approximately 90 personnel and machinery to demolish four violating structures in Thai Vu hamlet.

Among them, the Solara Dong Do resort had approximately 475 square meters of structures subject to demolition, while Huy Hoang Homestay had 12 structures targeted for enforcement.

The other two properties covered areas of more than 198 square meters and 154 square meters, respectively.

The violations were identified as including the unauthorized conversion of protective forest land for non-agricultural purposes, construction without the required permits, and alterations to the natural terrain.

Local authorities acknowledged that some violating structures had emerged without being addressed promptly.

Meanwhile, encroachment on forest land in Soc Son has persisted for years, despite previous findings by inspection authorities of multiple violations in forest land management.

The arrests mark a new development in the investigation into alleged violations involving construction and the operation of tourism and accommodation businesses in the Soc Son protective forest area.

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Cross-Border Money Transfer Network Over VND10 Billion Exposed

Da Nang police have initiated legal proceedings against Tran Thi Thien, 43, from An Hai Ward. She is accused of illegally transporting a large sum of money across the border.

Vietnam detective service agency, She has been barred from leaving her residence during the investigation.

The case came to light in July, when police inspected a house on Vu Mong Nguyen Street in Ngu Hanh Son Ward where two South Korean nationals were staying under suspicious circumstances.

Investigators identified one of them as M.S.G., 54, who allegedly facilitated money transfers and exchanges between South Korea and Vietnam.

G. reportedly used several bank accounts held by Vietnamese nationals in South Korea – Vietnamese Investigators.

The equivalent amounts in Vietnamese dong were then collected by Thien in Vietnam and handed to G. in Da Nang.

To conceal the operation, the group allegedly split transactions into smaller amounts and moved funds through multiple accounts in both countries.

They also combined bank transfers with cash handovers and communicated via KakaoTalk, exchanging screenshots of transfer orders to verify each transaction.

In May, Thien allegedly converted and transferred more than KRW24 million to G. Since the beginning of the year, the group’s transactions have reportedly exceeded VND10 billion.

Danang detective, Police are continuing to trace the flow of money and identify others involved.

18-Year-Old Youth Detained in Investigation of Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl

The Investigation police agency of An Giang province has initiated criminal proceedings against Ngo Quoc Dinh, 18, a resident of Giong Rieng commune.

Vietnam private detectives and investigators, authorities have also ordered his temporary detention. The case is being investigated as an alleged sexual assault involving a person under 16.

According to initial information from authorities, Dinh lived with his biological father, stepmother, and his stepmother’s 13-year-old daughter.

At around 10 p.m. on July 2, Dinh allegedly restrained the girl and sexually assaulted her.

After discovering the incident, the girl’s mother reported the case to the Giong Rieng Commune Police.

Authorities subsequently conducted verification, interviewed relevant individuals, and collected evidence for the investigation.

During questioning, Dinh reportedly admitted to the alleged conduct. Based on the initial findings, investigators carried out the necessary legal procedures in accordance with regulations.

The Investigation Police Agency of An Giang Province is continuing to investigate the case and clarify relevant circumstances before taking further action in accordance with the law.

As the case involves a minor, the victim’s identity and other information that could reveal her identity should be protected in accordance with legal requirements.

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Da Nang City Police Seize 289 Laughing Gas Cylinders

Vietnam: Police in Da Nang city have uncovered an alleged laughing gas distribution operation, seizing 289 cylinders.

Danang private detectives, They also detained a man suspected of transporting the cylinders for sale.

Early on September 8, officers from Da Nang Police’s Economic Crime Investigation Division were working with Ngu Hanh Son Ward Police. They found 36-year-old Nguyen Quynh Anh Phu.

He was transferring cylinders from a truck to an electric vehicle for delivery, Vietnamese detectives.

Danang detective, authorities discovered six cylinders in the vehicle and 283 more inside the truck.

Phu reportedly told investigators that he had purchased 480 cylinders from a supplier in northern Vietnam in early September for VND 750,000 each, with the shipment valued at around VND 360 million.

The cylinders were transported to Da Nang and kept in a truck near the Nguyen Phan Chanh–Vung Trung 1 intersection. Phu allegedly used the truck as a storage point and collected cylinders whenever customers placed orders.

He allegedly sold each cylinder for VND 1.4 million, almost twice the purchase price.

The case remains under investigation, Vietnam detective agency #2026.

Ho Chi Minh Police Crack Down on 2 Drug Cases During Patrols

Through routine patrols, Tan Dinh ward police in Ho Chi Minh city uncovered two drug-related cases in succession, Ho Chi Minh detectives.

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At around 1 p.m. on August 1, officers patrolling in front of 55 Tran Nhat Duat Street spotted Dinh Tran Anh Duy, born in 1994, acting suspiciously.

A search found a plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine in Duy’s trouser pocket.

Vietnamese detectives, Duy was taken to the police station and tested positive for drugs.

Further investigation identified seven people linked to the case, with drugs and drug-use equipment also seized.

Ho Chi Minh City Police urgently arrested four people on suspicion of drug trafficking, organizing illegal drug use, and drug possession.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the roles of the remaining three individuals.

During the investigation, police also identified Nguyen Duc Duy, born in 1986, who was wanted in connection with a gambling case.

On the afternoon of August 2, Tan Dinh Ward Police stopped Bui Thanh Canh, born in 1987, and Bui Hoai Nam, born in 1995, in an alley on Tran Khac Chan Street.

A search found another plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine in Nam’s possession.

Both Canh and Nam tested positive for drugs. At around 10 p.m. the same day, police arrested two more people connected to the case.

They also tested positive for drugs. Police determined that a total of six people were involved in the second case.

Tan Dinh Ward Police are working with the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department’s Drug Crime Investigation Division to trace the source of the drugs.

Authorities are also clarifying each suspect’s role and alleged offenses for further legal action.

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Man Charged After Snatching Necklace From Woman With Child

Police in Quang Ninh province have charged a 40-year-old man with property snatching. Vietnamese private investigators, the suspect was identified as Ta Tien Dung.

The incident happened at about 7:26 p.m. on July 13. A woman was riding a Honda SH scooter.

Her young daughter was riding with her. They were traveling on Tran Phu Street in Cam Pha ward.

Dung rode his motorcycle close to the victim. He quickly grabbed her gold necklace and pendant. He then sped away.

Vietnamese detectives, the stolen jewelry was valued at more than VND 9.1 million.

Police examined the scene. Officers reviewed surveillance footage and gathered evidence. They later tracked Dung to Hai Phong city and arrested him.

Investigators said Dung had borrowed a motorcycle from an acquaintance before the crime. He noticed the victim wearing a gold necklace. He then decided to steal it.

After the robbery, Dung sold the jewelry to a gold shop for nearly VND 4 million. He spent all the money on personal expenses.

Police seized the motorcycle used in the crime. They also recovered the stolen necklace and other evidence. During questioning, Dung admitted to the offense.

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Ca Mau province Vietnam: Two Arrested for Robbing 9-Year-Old Boy

The Investigation police agency of Ca Mau provincial police has placed two men under emergency detention for investigation on allegations of robbery. The detention follows an incident that occurred at a local coffee shop.

According to the authorities, at around 9:00 a.m. on July 22, the two suspects arrived at a coffee shop operated by a woman.

At the time, the owner’s 9-year-old son was lying in a hammock using a mobile phone, Vietnam detective agency.

Taking advantage of the fact that the child was alone, one of the suspects suddenly rushed over, snatched the phone, and fled.

An accomplice was waiting outside on a motorcycle and immediately picked him up before both escaped the scene.

After taking the phone, the suspects went to a market area in Phong Hiep Commune, intending to have the device unlocked and sold for cash.

However, police officers located and apprehended the suspects before they could carry out their plan.

According to investigators, the two detainees are identified as Truong Van Tung, 32, a resident of Vinh Phuoc Commune, Ca Mau Province, and Nguyen Van Do, 42, a resident of Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City. Authorities stated that both men are drug users.

The Investigation Police Agency of Ca Mau Provincial Police is continuing its investigation and handling the case in accordance with the law.

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