HO CHI MINH CITY, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The customs officers of Vietnam's southern Ho Chi Minh City have seized over 18 kg of synthetic drugs and cannabis via express parcel delivery services, Vietnam News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Upon examining 16 suspicious parcels sent from Europe to Vietnam, the customs office of the city in coordination with relevant authorities found and seized over 18 kg of synthetic drug, 124 grams of cocaine, 458 grams of cannabis which were hidden in envelopes, sweet bags and carton packages.
All parcels have either fake addresses or no recipient in the bill of lading, the news agency reported.
They are worth an estimate of 60 billion Vietnamese dong (2.6 million U.S. dollars).
Local authorities are investigating the case.
According to the Vietnamese law, those convicted of smuggling over 600 grams of heroin or more than 2.5 kg of methamphetamine are punishable by death. Making or trading 100 grams of heroin or 300 grams of other illegal drugs also faces death penalty. Enditem
