Vietnam on alert as drug smuggling surges via maritime routes

Authorities inspect 288 packages containing white crystalline substances suspected to be drugs which washed ashore in Bình Son District, Quang Ngai Province. — Photo cand.com.vn

HANOI: Vietnam's Drug Crime Investigation Department has warned of a surge in drug smuggling via maritime routes, using more sophisticated tactics.

Criminals are using new tactics, including equipping drug packages with tracking devices to aid retrieval.