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Law and Crime

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June with nationwide drug-burning ceremonies, showcasing its ongoing anti-narcotics efforts and reporting the resolution of over 4,000 drug cases in 2024. Yesterday, the Ministry of Public Security hosted a major drug-burning event in Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital....

Dutch National Caught with Heroin at Wattay Airport Ahead of Belgium Flight

On 25 June, customs officers at Wattay International Airport arrested a 70-year-old Dutch national...

Two Lao Nationals Detained in Thailand with Wildlife Carcasses in Trafficking Crackdown

Thai officials have arrested two Lao nationals caught trafficking over 100 kilograms of wildlife...

World Drug Day: Laos Steps Up Fight Against Drug Abuse, Trafficking

Each year on 26 June, the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse...

Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Spying, Anti-state Activities

AFP - Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage, graft,...

Land Rover with Fake Plates Apprehended in Luang Namtha

Tax Department officials from the Ministry of Finance in the Nateuy District of Luang Namtha Province seized a white Land Rover with license plates...

Laos Cosmetics Boss Denies Connection to Thai Drug Bust

The self-described CEO of a cosmetics company came forward Thursday evening to maintain her innocence amid claims on social media that she may have...

Motorcyclist Robbed by Elderly Man in Vientiane

A victim who was robbed by an elderly man posted about his encounter yesterday, warning others to take greater care when offering assistance to...

Backlash Emerges Following Kratom Tea Case in Houaphanh

Last week's arrest of two young people in Houaphanh Province for selling kratom tea gained the attention of social media users, who called for...

Laos National Identity Card System Remains Out of Order

A system error that brought down the national identity card database in Laos has yet to be resolved, leaving residents unable to receive ID...

Millions of Amphetamine Tablets Discovered in Petrol Tanker Leaving Laos

Thai customs officials arrested the driver of a petrol tanker yesterday after discovering an enormous amount of drugs as the truck departed Laos for...