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They said Wednesday they have initiated legal proceedings against these individuals.
The raids followed more than two weeks of close scrutiny based on suspicions about the three bars: F5 Club in Dong Hoa Ward (formerly Di An City, Binh Duong Province), Six T Club in An Phu Ward (formerly Thuan An City, Binh Duong, and TGT Disco Club in Vung Tau Ward (formerly Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province).
Special task forces raid three bars in Ho Chi Minh City. Video provided by HCMC Police
Officers seized over 1.5 kg of various types of drugs from the three places.
Investigators determined that F5 Club and Six T Club were owned by a group of people led by Bui Phan Minh Toan who allowed outsiders to openly sell drugs to attract more customers.
Their rule was that if customers bring drugs from outside, they would be escorted out by security.
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HCMC police escort suspects from bar raids to their headquarters. Photo by police |
They had to buy drugs from two networks run by Vo Hoang Anh and Nguyen Thanh Men.
Meanwhile, at TGT Disco Club, police determined that the owner, Nguyen Truong Giang, did not supply drugs or paraphernalia to customers but instructed staff "not to prevent customers from using drugs" if they brought their own.
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Suspects involved in drug-related crimes at three bars raided by police in HCMC. Photo by police |
At this club alone, officers found 186 customers and staff testing positive for drugs, and seized over 100 grams of synthetic drugs and 57 laughing gas cylinders.
They promised they would continue to crack down on drug use at such establishments.
