Authorities in southern Vietnam are investigating after 24 kilograms of suspected narcotics were discovered inside a plastic bag that drifted onto a beach along the country’s central coastline.
The suspicious packages were found on Ke Ga Beach, where a local resident stumbled upon the bag while collecting recyclable materials along the shore.
Police have seized the items and launched an investigation to determine their origin and possible links to regional drug trafficking networks.
Discovery by Local Scrap Collector
The discovery occurred on the afternoon of March 6, when a man searching for plastic waste along the beach noticed a large nylon bag floating near the shoreline.
After opening the bag, he found multiple tightly wrapped rectangular packages inside.
The packages contained white crystalline substances believed to be narcotics.
Some of the wrapping had already been damaged by seawater, exposing the material inside.
Recognizing the suspicious nature of the find, the man quickly reported it to local authorities.
24 Packages Weighing Around 24kg
Initial inspection revealed:
Foreign-language markings were visible on parts of the packaging, although many had faded after exposure to seawater.
Police officers arrived shortly afterward to secure and seal the packages for forensic testing.
The investigation is now being led by Lam Dong Provincial Police, working together with local authorities.
Part of a Growing Pattern Along Vietnam’s Coast
Authorities note that similar discoveries have occurred along Vietnam’s central coastline in recent years.
Suspected drug packages have previously been found washed ashore in provinces including:
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Quang Ngai
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Thua Thien Hue
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Quang Tri
Experts believe many of these packages may originate from drug trafficking operations at sea, where shipments are sometimes lost, abandoned, or deliberately dumped during law enforcement pursuits.
Authorities are continuing forensic testing to confirm whether the seized substance is an illegal narcotic and to trace its potential source and trafficking route.
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Source: Vietnam Insider