Man charged with transporting 200 nitrous oxide canisters in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam | Vietnamese private detective service.
Quang Ninh Provincial Police have charged Lac A Chuong, born in 1987 and residing in Na Po Village, Hoanh Mo Commune, for allegedly transporting prohibited goods.
The incident occurred on the evening of July 5. Border guards in Hoanh Mo, working with local police, stopped a car traveling along an inter-village road. Chuong was driving the vehicle.
During the inspection, officers found 50 sacks containing a total of 200 gas canisters, Vietnam detective agency.
Chuong said the canisters contained nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas.”
Vietnamese detectives, He was unable to provide documents proving the origin or legality of the goods.
According to Chuong’s initial statement, he had been hired by a woman to transport the shipment. He said he did not know her full name or address.
The shipment was reportedly being transported from Na Po Village to Tien Yen Commune. Chuong was promised VND 3 million for the delivery.
After receiving the case file from the Hoanh Mo Border Guard Station, investigators launched a criminal case and charged Chuong.
Police are continuing to investigate the origin of the gas canisters and identify other people involved in the case.
Vietnam detective service agency 2026./.