Authorities in Luang Namtha have identified 184 people involved in two corruption cases that cost the state LAK 23.3 billion (USD 1.035 million), state media Socio-Economic News reported on 5 November.
Of the 184 people, 155 faced administrative action, while 23 were prosecuted and sentenced by the courts. The remaining...
On 19 June, authorities in Savannakhet province detained 161 Vietnamese nationals during a raid on an alleged illegal gambling operation at a resort in...
On 16 June, Thai police in Bangkok arrested a 22-year-old Lao national after seizing more than 1,000 ketamine packets disguised as coffee products in...
Authorities in Vientiane seized more than 10 million methamphetamine pills in early June, in one of the city's largest drug busts in recent years.
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Lao authorities have seized more than 60 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products in Luang Prabang and intercepted 294 live animals in a separate...
Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle activity in Vientiane Capital.
On 17 June, Sisattanak district police arrested...