Halong Canned Food Joint Stock Company, Hai Phong. Photo: Hai Phong People’s ProcuracyOn January 15, the Haiphong People’s Procuracy confirmed that Tran Thi Huong, born in 1974 and a resident of An Bien Ward, Haiphong City, surrendered at the municipal police’s Criminal Investigation Office. At the investigation agency, Huong confessed to issuing false quarantine certificates for Halong Canfoco to legitimize the company's distribution of goods to other provinces. Also turning themselves in was Le Nhat Huy, born in 1990 and residing in Gia Vien Ward, Haiphong. Three additional company employees - all involved in quality control of raw materials - have also been indicted and detained on charges of violating food safety regulations.
