Preventing "ticking time bombs"

Implementing traffic safety patrol and control plans, from the beginning of 2026 to the present, the Traffic Police force throughout the province has intensified inspections and strictly handled violations that directly lead to traffic accidents. Through these efforts, many cases of drivers using drugs or illegally transporting and possessing narcotics while driving have been detected.

Specifically, at 10 PM on January 10, 2026, on National Highway 6, in Cao Phong commune, a task force from the Drug Crime Investigation Department, in coordination with the Tan Lac Traffic Police Station, the Provincial Police Traffic Department, and the Cao Phong Commune Police, apprehended Luong Ngoc Thai (born in 2001, residing in Son La province) for illegally buying and selling narcotics; seizing 405 synthetic drug pills on the spot.

The joint forces conducted rapid drug tests on the driver.

Subsequently, at 2:10 AM on April 8, 2026, on National Highway 6, in Hoa Binh Ward, the task force of Traffic Police Team No. 4, Traffic Police Department, Provincial Police, inspected a truck driven by LVH (born in 1993, residing in Dien Bien Province). Using a rapid drug test, the authorities determined that LVH tested positive for narcotics. The task force issued an administrative violation report for the act of "Driving a vehicle on the road while under the influence of narcotics," and temporarily seized the vehicle and driver's license as per regulations.

According to statistics from the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police, since the beginning of the year, through traffic patrol and control activities, the authorities have detected and handed over to the relevant units for handling 20 cases involving 25 individuals violating drug-related regulations; seizing 1.39 kg of heroin, 1,306 ecstasy pills, 9.73 kg of methamphetamine, and 1.926 kg of ketamine.

Along with combating and detecting drug-related crimes, traffic police forces have issued citations to 79 individuals for driving under the influence of drugs, with a total fine amount exceeding 826 million VND.

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In June 2026, traffic police and provincial police recorded and processed 14 cases of drivers operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs.

In June alone, the Traffic Police Department detected and handed over to relevant authorities 3 cases involving 4 individuals who violated the law related to drugs; seizing 1.38 kg of heroin, 9.725 kg of methamphetamine, and 1.926 kg of ketamine. At the same time, they detected and issued citations to 14 individuals for driving under the influence of drugs, with estimated fines totaling 152 million VND.

According to Government Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, drivers of automobiles who have drugs in their system will be fined between 30 and 40 million VND and have their driver's license revoked for 22 to 24 months.

For motorcycle and scooter drivers, the fine ranges from 6 to 8 million VND if they have drugs in their system or fail to comply with a drug test request from law enforcement officers. In addition to the fine, violators will also have their driver's licenses revoked for 22 to 24 months.

Driving under the influence of drugs is likened to a "ticking time bomb" on the road. Stimulants impair cognitive abilities, reflexes, and behavioral control, making drivers prone to distraction, hallucinations, or inaccurate handling of situations. This is a potential cause of particularly serious traffic accidents, directly threatening the lives, health, and property of citizens.

Despite public awareness campaigns, warnings, and strict enforcement, a segment of traffic participants still deliberately violate regulations, disregarding the law and the safety risks to the community.

Traffic Police Team No. 2 discovered a group of individuals using drugs while driving.

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According to the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police, in the coming time, the unit will continue to strengthen its forces and equipment and apply professional measures to patrol and control the entire area; resolutely and strictly handle violations, especially violations related to alcohol and drugs, with the spirit of "no forbidden zones, no exceptions".

The Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police recommends that people strictly abide by the law; absolutely refrain from using drugs and stimulants while participating in traffic to protect their own safety, the safety of their families, and the community.

Huy Thang

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