Are police doing drug checks/raids on tourists in Da Nang, Vietnam?
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Checks in Da Nang are not reported to target Russians alone: the anti-drug campaign is said to test people regardless of nationality or citizenship.
From August 5 to 9, Da Nang police drug-tested 10,560 people, with 518 positive results. The checks are part of a 45-day campaign in areas with high levels of drug crime.
August 5–9: 10,560 tested, 518 positive; 45-day campaign
Police don't just stop people on the street — they also enter tourist accommodations directly. In one reported case, four officers entered a foreign traveler's apartment and required her to take a urine drug test (test strip and cup) on the spot in their presence.
Checks inside apartments/hotels
It's not only tourists being tested — police are also checking taxi drivers, truck drivers, and any pedestrians who seem suspicious.
Taxi and truck drivers included
The operation is large-scale — around 1,300 people were tested in a single day, with 87 testing positive for drugs.
1,300 tested / 87 positive in one day
The Da Nang anti-drug campaign is planned to run until September 20, so checks may continue for several weeks — travelers should be prepared for possible police visits even in private rentals.
Campaign runs until September 20