Ho Chi Minh City Police Bust Large-Scale Drug Paraphernalia Ring, Seize 100,000 Items

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully dismantled a significant operation involved in the production and sale of drug paraphernalia, marking a notable advancement in the fight against illicit substances. The operation, led by the city's Police Investigation Agency (PC04), seized an extensive collection of over 100,000 items related to drug use.

The investigation was initiated in early June 2026 when police intercepted a delivery of ten glass pipes to a residence in Binh Tan ward. During a subsequent inspection, officers apprehended Ho Thi Bao Nhi and Huynh Van Thang, both of whom tested positive for drug use. The discovery of the pipes, both used and newly delivered, prompted a broader investigation into the source of these items.

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From 10 glass pipes delivered to the door.

Driven by a determination to eradicate the conditions that foster drug-related crimes, investigators uncovered a large-scale production and supply system. Simultaneously, police in Tan Dinh ward identified multiple sources involved in transporting glass pipes and related items, corroborating the investigation's direction. The Ho Chi Minh City Police Department's leadership subsequently established a dedicated task force to dismantle the entire network.

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With the determination to thoroughly uncover the conditions that give rise to drug crimes, investigators continued to verify the source of the aforementioned drug use tools.

Following the principle of "tracing the flow of drugs," law enforcement agencies mapped out a closed loop involving raw material supply, manufacturing, processing, and distribution. The suspects allegedly used legitimate businesses dealing in glassware and household items as a cover for producing and selling large quantities of glass pipes, bongs, scales, and zip-lock bags. They utilized mobile phones, social media, and delivery apps for transactions to conceal their activities.

Searches conducted at multiple locations yielded over 100,000 items, including more than 14,000 finished glass pipes, nearly 2,000 glass bongs, tens of thousands of glass tubes, and essential manufacturing equipment such as scales, lighters, gas canisters, and oxygen tanks. The investigation identified D.T.M as the central figure orchestrating the production and sales. Despite knowing these items were intended for drug users, the individuals engaged in this activity for an extended period to gain illicit profits. Currently, 12 individuals have been indicted for "illegal trafficking of narcotics" and "manufacturing, possessing, transporting, or selling instruments used for illicit drug use."

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Following the principle of 'tracing the flow of drugs,' law enforcement agencies have clarified a closed loop from raw material supply, production, processing to consumption.