7,000 pellets of crystal meth seized in Vietnamese police raid

February 25, 2016 | 10:04

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A drug mule was caught on Tuesday smuggling 7,000 pellets of synthetic drugs in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Tri, police said.

The smuggler was later identified as Vu Van Duc, born 1989, who resides in Dong Ha, the capital city of Quang Tri.

Quang Tri police searched Duc’s car when he was on his way from Laos to Vietnam and found 7,000 pellets of crystal meth stashed inside the car’s front doors.

Crystal meth, or methamphetamine, is a strong central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug, the use of which is illegal in most countries.

Police also found a hand grenade, pepper spray, and some instruments for drug use during the raid.

During a quick search at the suspect’s house later, police discovered a number of white arms, including 10 different types of bladed weapons and some bookkeeping documents on daily drug-dealing accounts.

Duc admitted to the crime in his testimony, saying he had bought the drugs from other sellers to re-distribute to drug addicts in Dong Ha.

In Vietnam, narcotics-related crimes are punishable by jail terms right up to the death penalty, depending on the amount of drugs involved and the severity of the crime.

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