Luxury Apartment Raid Uncovers Drug Ring of 23 in Southern Vietnam
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Luxury Apartment Raid Uncovers Drug Ring of 23 in Southern Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police arrested 23 individuals for drug use, organization, and trafficking following a raid on a luxury apartment in Vung Tau. The bust in a high-end residential area highlights the pervasive nature of drug issues in Vietnam.

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