Lao Security News Today

Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security, General Vilay Lakhamphong, met with Singaporean Ambassador to Laos, Sudesh Maniar to discuss ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation.

VIENTIANE (ANN/LAOTIAN TIMES) – One hundred and sixty four individuals have been transferred to the Chinese police on suspicion of online fraud, it was reported on Monday. The suspects, handed over by the Lao Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, include 13 women. They were apprehended at different locations […]

The Lao Ministry of Public Security (MOPS) handed over 164 online fraud suspects to the Chinese police on Monday, 11 September, at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital.

Ahead of International Labour Day on Monday (May 1), the government has increased the country’s minimum wage from LAK 1,200,000 (RM315) to LAK 1,300,000 (RM335) during the monthly cabinet meeting that took place this week.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Police in Bokeo province arrested four men recently after they found them transporting 500kg of crystal meth through Tonpheung district.

The suspects said they were paid U.S. $70,000 to transport the drugs, a police source said.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane/Asia News Network): Soldiers working in the border area between Champassak province last week stopped three men driving tractors and found the vehicles loaded with cocaine.