Vietnamese official arrested for smuggling 35 kg of drugs

A commune chairman in central Nghe An Province was arrested on Thursday for allegedly transporting over 35 kilograms of drugs.

Mua Ba Vu, the chairman of Na Ngoi Commune, was detained alongside an accomplice by Nghe An police on charges of illegal narcotics transportation. Vu had been serving as the chairman of the Na Ngoi People’s Committee for two years prior to his arrest.



The arrest occurred during an ambush operation where police stopped a pickup truck that Vu was traveling in, suspecting it of carrying illegal goods. When approached, Vu and his accomplice attempted to flee but were quickly apprehended by officers.

A search of the vehicle revealed over 35 kilograms of synthetic drugs and four packages of heroin, hidden in various compartments. Authorities are now processing Vu’s suspension from his official duties as part of the ongoing investigation.