Cận Cảnh Bắt Quả Tang 4 Nữ Tiếp Viên Hàng Không Vietnam Airlines ‘Xách Tay’ 10kg Ma Túy, Thuốc Lắc

Uncovering Unusual Behaviors

In the early morning of March 16, 2023, the customs officials at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the major gateway to Vietnam, made a startling discovery. The luggage of four flight attendants from Vietnam Airlines, who had flown in from France on Flight VN1, displayed suspicious signs. The revelation sent shockwaves through the public when it was revealed that these female flight attendants were carrying a total of 10 kg of synthetic drugs in their possessions.

On March 17, 2023, Mr. Nguyen Huu Nghiep, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department, stated that after conducting screening and scanning procedures, the customs officials suspected illicit substances in the suitcase of the flight attendants. As a result, they decided to conduct a comprehensive inspection. Upon examination, the officials found 10 kg of synthetic drugs hidden in toothpaste tubes and mouthwash containers in the flight attendants' luggage. The individuals involved included a 37-year-old head flight attendant wearing a traditional golden ao dai and three other flight attendants dressed in blue ao dai.

According to information obtained from the customs authorities, these female flight attendants cried and confessed that while in France, someone had asked them to carry a few items back to Vietnam in exchange for a payment of over 10 million Vietnamese dong. Due to exhaustion after a long flight, they casually inspected the toothpaste tubes and did not notice anything unusual.

It's worth noting that the luggage of these flight attendants did not raise any suspicions when they departed from the French airport. It was only upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport that the authorities there detected the illicit substances. The Customs Department of Ho Chi Minh City has encountered violations by airline crew members transporting goods in the past. However, this is the first time they have apprehended flight attendants carrying such a large quantity of banned substances. The department is committed to ensuring proper legal procedures and compliance with relevant regulations. As a result, they have taken charge and coordinated with other agencies, including the Drug Control Unit of the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department, the Drug Crime Investigation Unit of the Ministry of Public Security, the Anti-Smuggling Drug Control Unit of the South Vietnam region, the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, and the Immigration Customs Clearance unit of the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard, to conduct a thorough investigation.

The Disturbing Contents

The subsequent examination of the luggage belonging to the four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants revealed a total of 8,400 grams of grey pills and 3,080 grams of white powder, which was determined using electronic scales. The authorities collected quick test samples from the suspected toothpaste tubes, and the results indicated that the products contained methamphetamine.

In light of these findings, the Tan Son Nhat International Airport Customs Department requested official confirmation from a certified expert to validate the seized substances as drugs. Once the examination was completed and the results were obtained, the customs department issued a formal request for the Ho Chi Minh City Police to take over the investigation and prosecution. Furthermore, other relevant agencies will continue to carry out essential steps in the subsequent operational efforts.

Vietnam Airlines Takes Action

An update on March 17, 2023, revealed that the Youth Newspaper reporter, representing Vietnam Airlines, received news that the Tan Son Nhat Customs Department was temporarily detaining four flight attendants who had been performing their duties on Flight VN-10 from Paris to Ho Chi Minh City. The flight attendants had unexpectedly been found carrying illicit substances in their luggage. As a result, Vietnam Airlines immediately decided to suspend the four flight attendants from duty pending the investigation.

Vietnam Airlines emphasized that any individuals found to have violated the law and its internal regulations would face severe consequences. The airline has pledged full cooperation with the relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation and ensure appropriate actions are taken against those who are responsible. Vietnam Airlines is committed to transparency and will provide accurate and timely information based on verified sources.

Conclusion

This alarming discovery at Tan Son Nhat International Airport has shed light on the potential involvement of flight attendants in illegal drug transportation. While airport authorities have previously encountered similar violations, the scale and brazenness of this particular incident have raised concerns. The Vietnamese customs officials have taken swift and decisive action to ensure that the appropriate legal measures are carried out. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines has demonstrated its commitment to cooperate fully and take disciplinary action against any individuals found to have violated the law. Only time will tell what further revelations this investigation will bring to light and how it will impact the airline industry as a whole.