Police bust Da Nang’s largest synthetic cannabis ring, seize over 100 kg

Police in Da Nang have arrested five individuals and seized over 100 kilograms of drug-laced synthetic cannabis, in what authorities are calling the largest bust of its kind in the city's history. The operation, conducted by the Da Nang Police Drug Crime Investigation Division, followed a period of extensive surveillance.

The investigation began on Wednesday with the arrest of Phan Thai Phien, 51, who was caught transporting 10 kilograms of synthetic cannabis. A search of his home revealed an additional 2 kilograms.

The Investigation Unfolds
Following the arrest of Phien, police expanded their investigation, leading to the apprehension of Nguyen Thi Thuy, 34, who was found with 1 kilogram of synthetic cannabis. Searches of her residences uncovered four more packages of drugs.

Based on information from the initial arrests, officers then apprehended Tran Thi Thanh Tuyen, 36, and Ngo Van Hoang Phuc, 40. A search of properties rented by Tuyen yielded a large quantity of illegal substances, including 70 kilograms of drug-laced synthetic cannabis, 60 kilograms of untreated cannabis, and other processing materials.

The initial investigation revealed that Tuyen purchased drug powder from Le Thanh Ka Ka, 26. Tuyen then allegedly hired Phuc to weigh, package, and distribute the drugs to buyers, including Phien and Thuy.

In total, the police confiscated over 100 kilograms of drug-laced synthetic cannabis, 60 kilograms of dried cannabis, and other evidence. The case is currently under ongoing investigation.