Nghe An gathers speed to prevent drug trafficking on VN-Laos border
September 04, 2015 4:15 PM GMT+7
VGP – The central province of Nghe An has issued Directive No. 15/CT-UBND-NC aiming to address issues related to drug trafficking on the border areas shared with Lao Xiangkhouang Province.
Since August 2014, the two sides’ functional agencies have brought to light 124 cases, seizing 156 criminals related to drug trafficking and more than 90 cakes of heroin.
To prevent drug criminals on Viet Nam-Laos border areas, Ky Son District in Nghe An Province and Noong Het in Xiangkhouang Province will launch their action plans.
Nghe An's People’s Committee asked Its Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to cooperate with other relevant agencies to control drug addicts and enhance treatment activities.
By Thuy Dung