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Popular Vietnamese eatery near Tokyo suspected of being drug distribution hub
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· September 11, 2026
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Key points The restaurant is located near a train station in Saitama Prefecture. Bustling Vietnamese restaurants have become a common sight in the area, with many located near train stations.
Suspicious activity has been detected at a popular Vietnamese eatery. The restaurant is located near a train station in Saitama Prefecture. It is now suspected of being a hub for drug distribution.
Bustling Vietnamese restaurants have become a common sight in the area, with many located near train stations.
Further details about the suspected drug distribution hub are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the suspicions and any related investigations or actions taken.
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