Uncovering the Culprit Behind the Illegal Disposal of Health Supplements in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Police are investigating the origin of tens of thousands of boxes of drugs and dietary supplements dumped in a vacant lot on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh District, as confirmed by a VTC News source on the afternoon of June 9th.

Authorities have invited the driver of a three-wheeled vehicle for questioning, who was identified as the person directly responsible for transporting and disposing of the supplements and was paid a significant sum for this action. Efforts are ongoing to trace the individual who hired the driver.

Previously, as reported by VTC News, the People’s Committee of Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh District, had issued a swift report regarding the discovery of dumped dietary supplements in a vacant lot on Nguyen Van Linh Street.

On June 6th, at 11:00 AM, the People’s Committee of Phong Phu Commune received information from local residents about the discovery of discarded drugs and dietary supplements. The committee immediately directed the Commune Police to secure and inspect the site.

Initial findings revealed five dumping sites containing dietary supplements for both adults and children, including brands such as Ginlobil, Vitamin A-D, Nattobet, and Homramin Ginseng. In addition, there was a sixth site that had been completely burned down, covering an area of approximately 20 square meters.

The authorities are currently conducting an inventory of the seized drugs and supplements. The People’s Committee of Phong Phu Commune has reported the incident to the People’s Committee of Binh Chanh District and the Economic Police of Ho Chi Minh City.

According to our observations, several dietary supplements with expiration dates ranging from 2027 to 2028 were dumped near the intersection of Nguyen Van Linh and Trinh Quang Nghi streets in Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh District.

Residents living nearby shared that the supplements had been dumped by multiple three-wheeled vehicles during the late hours of the night over several consecutive days. The vehicles would quickly unload their cargo and flee the scene, making it challenging for residents to catch them in the act.

Among the discarded supplements were Homramin Ginseng extract with a production date of January 15, 2025, and an expiration date of January 15, 2028; Pharvita Plus Vitamins produced on June 10, 2024, and expiring on June 10, 2027; and Ginlobin Citicolin Omega 3 produced on June 10, 2024, with an expiration date of June 10, 2027. Additionally, several children’s dietary supplements were also discarded.

Many residents expressed concern and bewilderment as to why products like Ginlobin Citicolin Omega 3, which are still within their expiration dates and commonly used by families, were being discarded in such a manner.