The police smash thieves: 319 cell phones on Tam Chuc secured

Eine Diebesbande wurde am 24. Mai 2025 in der Tam Chuc Pagode in Ha Nam festgenommen. 319 gestohlene Telefone und Wertgegenstände sichergestellt.
A gang of thieves was arrested on May 24, 2025 in the Tam Chuc Pagoda in HA NAM. 319 stolen phones and valuables ensured. (Symbolbild/ER)

The police smash thieves: 319 cell phones on Tam Chuc secured

Tam Chuc Pagode, Kim Bang, Ha Nam, Vietnam - On May 24, 2025, the police of the province of HA Nam announced the arrest of a gang of thieves who committed numerous thefts in the Tam Chuc tourist area between 17 and 18 May 2025. These arrests were not only in the Tam Chuc Pagoda, which is considered the largest temple complex in the world, but also in neighboring provinces. According to the police reports, a total of seven people were arrested, all from different cities of Vietnam.

The band members include Dinh Quoc Huy from the municipality of Phu van in Ha Nam and Nguyen Thi Huong and Tran Thi Kim Oanh from Nam Dinh. In addition, Nguyen Thi Be and San Thieu Xuan from Hanoi, Nguyen van Hung from Thai Nguyen and the Nguyen Duy Phuong from Tuyen Quang, born in 2002, were among the arrested. These people are suspected of having committed the thefts near festivals and football games, which characterizes the gang's actions as fear.

thefts and discoveries

In the event of the arrests, the police confiscated impressive 319 mobile phones, two cars, cash and other valuable items with a total value of several billion and. Many of the thefts were reported in the Tam Chuc Pagoda during the adoration of Buddha relics. This pagoda, which is located in the city of Kim Bang in the province of Ha Nam, is surrounded by the picturesque mountain landscape of that Tinh and Luc Ngan See. It attracts hundreds of tourists every day who appreciate the architectural beauty and the cultural importance of the system.

The HA Nam police also set up a hotline to accept reports about missing items and help the gang's victims. This shows the commitment of the authorities to ensure security in this important tourism area.

cultural importance of the Tam Chuc Pagoda

The Tam Chuc Pagoda is not only an important religious center, but also an important part of a spiritual tourist complex that connects Hanoi, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh. The system was built during the Dinh dynasty about 1000 years ago and is closely linked to local legends. Their deep religious and cultural values ​​make them a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

The best time to visit the pagoda is in spring, especially after the TET festival, and in autumn when the weather is pleasant. In summer, the heat and sudden rain can make it difficult to explore the area; Nevertheless, there is also a steady influx of tourists.

Visitors to the Tam Chuc Pagoda can arrive from Hanoi from three main traffic routes or use a bus ride to Phu LY and then take a taxi or motorcycle taxi. With a total area of ​​4,000 hectares, the temple complex offers many impressive structures, including the Tam Quan Tor, the garden of the columns with 32 huge columns as well as other fascinating places such as the Tam Chuc Community House and the temple from Quan am. The picturesque scenery of the region ensures that the pagoda is not only a place of faith, but also a hotspot for photographers and nature lovers.

In view of the current developments, the activities in the Tam Chuc Pagoda are not only a journey into beauty and spirituality, but also an indication of the challenges that security in tourist areas brings.

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