On October 2nd, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Task Force of Market Management Team No. 2 under the Hanoi Market Management Sub-Department, in collaboration with Hoan Kiem Ward Police, detected a suspicious parked truck at 16 Ly Nam De Street.
Contraband seized by authorities
Upon inspection, authorities discovered nearly 4,000 mooncakes produced overseas inside the vehicle. The owner, Mr. P.X.M (born in 1980, residing in Ha Dong District, Hanoi), failed to provide any documentation for the mooncakes.
During questioning, Mr. P.X.M admitted to purchasing the mooncakes from unverified sources for approximately VND 19 million, intending to profit during the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, the goods were intercepted before distribution.
The truck loaded with smuggled mooncakes seized by authorities
All confiscated goods and involved parties were transported to the headquarters of Market Management Team No. 2 for further investigation and legal processing.
Hanoi Seizes Nearly 4,000 Smuggled Mooncakes Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
Upon inspection, authorities discovered a truck transporting 3,840 mooncakes without invoices, confirming them as smuggled goods.
Seized in Hanoi: 1,500 “3-No” Mooncakes at Shockingly Low Prices (2,000 – 3,000 VND Each) – No Label, No Brand, No Expiry Date
Discover the hidden truth behind the Mid-Autumn mooncake market. Some vendors import mooncakes at a mere $0.08–$0.12 per unit, only to resell them for $0.25–$0.29 each. Instead of openly displaying these products, they cunningly mix mooncakes of unknown origin into batches accompanied by official invoices and documentation, creating a deceptive facade of legitimacy.
