Investigator of flight attendant drug case nominated for Outstanding Young Face

According to Ho Chi Minh City Police, in the nomination for the 2024 Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces award, the unit has an officer from the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department (PC04) - Captain Tran Vinh Chien.

Captain Chien is currently holding the position of Deputy Captain of Team 3, Department PC04. During his training and efforts, Captain Tran Vinh Chien is a shining example, spreading positive energy and inspiring the youth of Ho Chi Minh City Police to live a beautiful life with patriotism and the desire to contribute to "a peaceful life and happiness for the people", silently contributing to the development of the country and the city.

Captain Tran Vinh Chien (Photo: Provided by Police).

During his work, this officer directly fought and discovered dozens of complex cases, arrested hundreds of "bosses" and drug criminals with an especially large amount of drugs seized.

As the main investigator in the case of investigating the drug trafficking ring through Tan Son Nhat International Airport, involving 4 female flight attendants, under the direction of the Chief of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department's Investigation Police Department, Captain Chien pioneered the application of technology, advised the task force, and mapped out 7 shipments of illegal drugs of the above criminal ring; followed the flow of drugs to cut off 383 branches in 36 provinces and cities, and exposed each cover of the drug "bosses".

To date, Ho Chi Minh City Police have prosecuted 1,332 defendants, seized 324kg of various drugs, 12 guns, 3 grenades and many related evidences, proving that the amount of money the subjects traded in drugs was more than 28,000 billion VND.

In addition, the case of dismantling a criminal ring led by Le Thanh Hung, who took advantage of "green lane" trucks during the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak to transport drugs from Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City for consumption, had a prominent role played by Captain Chien. In addition, this officer also participated in dismantling a ring of drug preparation, transportation, and illegal trading from France to Vietnam through international express delivery services led by Tri "Ca Voi", arresting 21 subjects, seizing more than 18,000 ecstasy pills, promptly preventing the subjects from successfully researching and producing ecstasy.

Not only excellent in professional work, Captain Chien is also a typical example in participating in the Youth Union movement; participating in compiling documents and organizing 4 online training courses and dozens of propaganda sessions, disseminating laws on drug prevention and reducing the harmful effects of drugs at schools in Ho Chi Minh City with nearly 50,000 teachers, students and pupils participating, contributing to raising awareness, skills and courage against the lure and temptation of drugs.

With his achievements, Captain Chien has been awarded the title of Emulation Fighter for 4 consecutive years, received 10 certificates of merit from the Director of Ho Chi Minh City Police, a certificate of merit from the Ministry of Public Security, 2 certificates of merit from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, and a certificate of merit from the Central Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. In particular, Captain Chien was also honored to receive the Third Class Medal of Military Exploit from the President (2024).

In addition, Captain Chien was honored to be awarded the title of Progressive Youth Following Uncle Ho's Teachings of the City Police in 2022, Outstanding Young Party Member of the City Police in 2024, Outstanding Young Face of the Ho Chi Minh City Police in 2024, Outstanding Young Citizen of Ho Chi Minh City in 2022.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/phap-luat/dieu-tra-vien-vu-tiep-vien-xach-ma-tuy-duoc-de-cu-guong-mat-tre-tieu-bieu-20250211221853387.htm