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Law and Crime

Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from a man attempting to transport them for sale in Vientiane Capital. The case was made public on 15 September. According to a report from Khop district, authorities became suspicious of a heavy-duty truck without a license...

US Orders Release of Lao Refugee Facing Deportation

Alan Phetsadakone, a 47-year-old Lao refugee in the United States, was released from federal...

Thai Nationals Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Laos, 800,000 Pills Seized

Vientiane provincial authorities have arrested two Thai nationals in connection with a major drug...

Lao Authorities Seize Four Kilograms of Heroin at Wattay International Airport

Lao authorities seized four kilograms of heroin during a joint inspection at Wattay International...

Laos Reports 452 Road Accidents, 61 Deaths in August

Laos witnessed 452 road accidents in August, resulting in 824 vehicles damaged, 593 people...

Four Lao Nationals Caught Smuggling Frozen Food From Thailand into Laos

Four Lao nationals were arrested by marine police in Thailand while attempting to smuggle frozen food across the Mekong River. Bangkok Post reports that almost...

Road Deaths Increased Nationwide During August

Laos recorded 66 road deaths in August despite covid restrictions and lockdown measures in place across multiple provinces. According to a report by Lao Youth...

Vientiane Police to Strictly Monitor Curfew Violations

Police in Vientiane Capital have been ordered to keep a close eye on restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as ensuring all residents comply...

Chinese National Shot During Evening Commute in Vientiane Capital

A Chinese national has been shot and seriously injured while returning home by motorcycle in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Vientiane Rescue 1624,...

Vientiane Police Issue Statement On Man Shot in Car

Vientiane Capital police have issued a statement regarding the fatal shooting of a man inside his car in Nongnieng Village, Saysettha District on Sunday,...

Authorities Seize and Destroy Illegal Timber in Vientiane Province

Authorities in Vientiane Province's Kasi District have confiscated and destroyed illegal timber. According to a report by Lao Phattana Daily, some 170 pieces of hardwood...