Subject in Hai Phong sentenced to 9 years in prison for illegal drug trafficking

Hoàng Khôi |

Hai Phong - The People's Court of Thuy Nguyen City (Hai Phong) has just tried the first-instance criminal case against defendant Hoang Van Long for the crime of "Illegal trading of narcotics".

The defendant in the case is Hoang Van Long (born in 1990, residing in Thuy Nguyen City) who was prosecuted for the crime of "Illegal trading of narcotics" as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 251 of the Penal Code.

The indictment of the People's Procuracy of Thuy Nguyen City shows: During the period from September 22, 2024 to September 23, 2024, Hoang Van Long illegally sold drugs to many people 3 times and was discovered and caught red-handed by the police on September 23, 2024.

Based on the assessment and analysis of the nature, extent, consequences, aggravating circumstances, reducing criminal liability and the request of the Prosecutor, the Trial Council sentenced defendant Hoang Van Long to 9 years in prison for the crime of "Illegal trading of narcotics", stipulated in Clause 2, Article 251, the penalty ensures general deterrence and prevention.

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