Vietnam marks National Day for Drug Prevention and Control

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Police of Binh Thuan province (now part of Lam Dong province) dismantle a large-scale illegal drug-use venue, May 2, 2025. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Police of Quang Tri province apprehend two suspects found carrying nearly 12,000 pills suspected to be methamphetamine tablets in 2024. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Border guards at Na Meo International Border Gate in Thanh Hoa province detect drugs concealed inside a vehicle by Lao national Kong Vang Xiong in 2023. (Photo: VNA)
Drug-related crimes involving foreign nationals have become particularly complex in southern Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, making it one of the country’s major drug hotspots. In the photo: The Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Vietnam Border Guard and the General Department of Vietnam Customs, arrest 11 suspects and seize 300kg of crystal methamphetamine in Ho Chi Minh City, March 20, 2019. (Photo: Published by VNA)
The third Viet Nam-Campuchia Conference on Drug Crime Prevention and Control takes place in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
Trainees at Lao Cai Drug Rehabilitation Centre No. 1 in Lao Cai province engage in occupational therapy and food production activities to help improve daily meals. (Photo: VNA)
Officers from the Pa Tan Border Guard Station distribute leaflets and raise awareness of the dangers of drugs among residents in Lai Chau province. (Photo: VNA)
A launch ceremony is held in Binh Duong province (now part of Ho Chi Minh City) in response to National Day for Drug Prevention and Control 2022 under the theme: “Improving the effectiveness of drug rehabilitation and management of illegal drug users for a healthy and safe community.” (Photo: VNA)
The People’s Committee of Binh Duong province (now part of Ho Chi Minh City) organises a launch ceremony in response to National Day for Drug Prevention and Control 2022 under the theme: “Improving the effectiveness of drug rehabilitation and management of illegal drug users for a healthy and safe community.” (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam marks National Day for Drug Prevention and Control
In 2001, the Vietnamese Government designated June 26 each year as National Day for Drug Prevention and Control, aligning with the United Nations General Assembly’s 1987 decision and demonstrating Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in drug prevention and control. In Vietnam, June 26 serves as the focal point of the Action Month for Drug Prevention and Control, marked by nationwide communication campaigns and practical activities with broad public participation, reaffirming the country’s determination to resolutely combat drug threat.