On December 21, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department organized a briefing conference for the Central Drug Crime Prevention and Control Agency in 2023.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Vien, Director of the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department, chaired the conference. Photo: C04
Drug advertising on electronic websites
According to reports at the conference, in recent years, the crime and drug situation in the world and the region has become complicated and constantly increasing in nature and level. The situation of illegal production, trading and transportation of drugs in Southeast Asia, especially Laos and Cambodia, is serious and tends to increase, directly affecting Vietnam.
Notably, drug criminals in many countries are stepping up to take advantage of international air and sea routes, even using submarines and ships with “semi-submersible” technical designs to illegally transport substances. drug.
Domestically, the drug crime situation is complicated on border lines, air routes, post offices and cyberspace. To gather to use drugs, subjects take advantage of technology and science and technology of the 4.0 period to entice, entice, and gather in cyberspace through establishing groups through social networks. such as zalo, facebook, telegram… agree on time, place and discuss the organization of drug use.
Even electronic websites are used by drug criminals as a modern information channel to advertise and trade mainly drugs such as American grass, marijuana, and other “hidden” mixed drugs. mixed and packaged in the form of foods, drinks, and herbs that are popular with young people such as “fun drinks”, “can” cakes, “lazy cakes” containing cannabis, POD e-cigarette essential oils, and drugs. “Tabaco” wrappers, Hitton brand cigarettes impregnated with a solution containing ADB-BUTINICA.
Taking advantage of the development of science and technology to commit crimes when sending and receiving goods through shipping service companies (which can send goods automatically with a computer system without the need for employees) or through other services. Taxi and motorbike taxi technology is developing very strongly in large cities and urban areas.
Subjects often illegally store military weapons when illegally buying, selling, and transporting drugs. When being rounded up, illegal drug traffickers were very active, recklessly fighting back and attacking the authorities.
Major General Do Ngoc Canh, Director of the Department of Drug and Crime Prevention and Control, Border Guard spoke at the conference. Photo: C04
Successfully fought 24,765 cases, confiscated tons of drugs
In 2023, the National Drug Crime Investigation Police force presided over and coordinated forces to successfully fight 24,765 cases, arresting 38,681 drug offenders, of which 26 were criminals. foreigners, confiscated 444 kg of heroin, 4.9 tons of synthetic drugs, 81 kg of opium, 500 kg of marijuana, 330 kg of cocaine… Of which, there were 16 cases coordinated with specialized forces Preventing and combating drug crimes by the Border Guard, Coast Guard, and Customs.
The Border Guard’s Drug and Crime Prevention Force has presided over and coordinated with functional forces to detect, arrest, and handle 854 cases/1,231 subjects, confiscating 1,230 kg of various types of drugs and many others. Other related evidence.
The Coast Guard’s specialized drug crime prevention and combat force has coordinated with the drug crime prevention and combat force of the Police, Border Guard, and Customs forces (mainly (Police force) fought 126 special cases and cases, arrested 209 subjects. Evidence confiscated: 106 cakes + 10 kg of heroin; over 1.4 tons of synthetic drugs; nearly 6 kg of marijuana; 2 guns, 55 bullets.
The Customs force presided over and coordinated with specialized forces to prevent and combat drug-related crimes to arrest 221 cases/260 subjects.
The delegates to the conference. Photo: C04
In 2023, coordination and cooperation between forces (Police, Border Guard, Coast Guard and Customs) will be carried out seriously and effectively according to the signed regulations. The organization of information exchange, assistance and handling of drug cases between agencies and units takes place regularly and promptly.
The results of arresting drug criminals in recent times, especially the destruction of many large drug crime rings, have shown the resolute spirit of the competent forces in fighting drug crimes without mercy. ; The effectiveness of coordination between forces has promptly stopped many drug crime lines right from the border area, preventing smuggling into the hinterland, contributing to protecting the country’s security and order. firmly maintain national border sovereignty.
It is forecasted that in the coming time, drug crimes will continue to increase and become complicated in key routes and areas. Central-level specialized agencies in charge of drug prevention and control will deploy a number of tasks. key tasks, including serious and effective implementation of signed programs, plans and coordination regulations to ensure compliance with the functions and tasks of each force to meet the requirements and tasks in the current situation. new image; coordinate to master the area, do a good job of collecting and analyzing information, basic investigation, and verifying subjects related to illegal trading and transportation of narcotics; Actively participate in international cooperation activities on drug prevention and combat to remotely and early prevent the source of drugs entering Vietnam…