Ho Chi Minh City Busts 8 Major Drug Rings, 125 Arrested
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested 125 individuals, including former Vietnamese national football player 'Hoàng Nato', in connection with the dismantling of eight major drug trafficking rings. The operation highlights the persistent challenge of drug crime in Vietnam.
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