Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports talks about the case of designer Nguyen Cong Tri being arrested for drugs

Regarding the case of designer Nguyen Cong Tri being arrested for 'trading and organizing illegal use of drugs', a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed that artists and celebrities are also citizens, and when they violate the law, they will be handled according to regulations.

Designer Nguyen Cong Tri ruined 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 Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, answered questions about the arrest of 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 handled according to regulations. According to the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a code of conduct for people working in the arts. "This code of conduct is intended to guide, encourage and advise artists to behave in a cultured and standard manner. When they violate the law, everyone will be handled according to regulations like a citizen," said the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City.

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

On social networks, posts related to this designer born in 1978 attracted the attention and discussion of netizens. Many people regretted Nguyen Cong Tri's career before he was involved in a drug-related scandal. In addition, many criticized the deviant lifestyle of some artists. Netizens also raised the issue of the responsibility of artists and celebrities in complying with the law to set an example.

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