A Vietnamese-Australian woman who tried to smuggle nearly five kilogrammes of heroin through Tan Son Nhat International Airport was arrested on July 24.
Some 14 bricks of heroin were seized by customs officers at the airport and relevant authorities on July 24 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A Vietnamese-Australian woman who trie♛d to smuggle nearly five kilogrammes of heroin through Tan Soꦗn Nhat International Airport was arrested by the customs officers at the airport and relevant authorities on July 24.
The drug was concealed in her luggage and personal belongings.
The 37-year-old trafficker told the investigative police that she was hired to take the drug to Australia for a fee of 25,000 USD. The heroin would fetch 750,000 USD on the black market.
The case is under further investigation.
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Some 14 bricks of heroin were seized by customs officers at the airport and relevant authorities on July 24 (Photo: VNA)
