The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports commented on the arrest of fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri for drug-related offenses.

Regarding the arrest of fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri for "buying, selling, and organizing the illegal use of narcotics," a representative from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports affirmed that artists and celebrities are also citizens, and when they violate the law, they will be dealt with according to regulations.

Fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri destroyed his reputation and career because of drugs.

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At the regular press conference on the socio -economic situation of Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 24, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, answered a question about the arrest of fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri for his involvement in a drug trafficking and illegal drug use ring.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi affirmed that celebrities and artists are all citizens. When they violate the law, they will certainly be dealt with according to regulations. According to the Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a code of conduct for those working in the arts. "This code of conduct aims to guide, encourage, and advise artists to behave in a cultured and proper manner. And when they violate the law, everyone will be dealt with according to regulations like any other citizen," the Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports stated.

Previously, on July 23, news that fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri had been arrested for his involvement in a drug trafficking and illegal drug use ring came as a surprise to the public. The case is currently being handled by the Ho Chi Minh City Police in accordance with the law.

On social media, posts related to this designer, born in 1978, have attracted attention and discussion from netizens. Many people regret the end of Nguyen Cong Tri's career before he became embroiled in the drug-related scandal. In addition, there are many criticisms of the deviant lifestyles of some artists. Netizens also raise the issue of the responsibility of artists and celebrities in complying with the law to set a good example.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/so-vh-tt-tphcm-noi-ve-vu-ntk-nguyen-cong-tri-bi-bat-vi-ma-tuy-185250724203756295.htm