Viral Clip of Woman Scattering Strange Powder on Saigon Streets Prompts Police Investigation

A viral video showing a woman scattering an unknown white powder along a street in Ho Chi Minh City has sparked widespread concern online, prompting local traffic police to step in and investigate.

Clip Gains Over 4 Million Views

Since yesterday, social media has been flooded with a clip capturing two people riding a motorbike at a slow pace. The woman on the back seat can be seen repeatedly tearing open plastic bags filled with powder and dumping their contents onto the road.

Once one bag was emptied, she tossed the plastic onto the street before opening another. This unusual act was recorded by a passerby, who later uploaded the footage online. The video has since attracted more than 4 million views and thousands of comments.

Witness Confronted, Got Splashed With Fermented Shrimp Paste

According to the original uploader, identified as Facebook user Manh Quan, the incident occurred on the route from Van Phuc City to Tam Ha (former Thu Duc area).

“I think she scattered nearly 30 small bags of coffee powder,” he wrote, expressing confusion and fear.

Quan added that when he tried to approach the woman and threatened to call the police, she allegedly splashed a jar of fermented shrimp paste (mam tom) at his motorbike.

Netizens Speculate About Powder

The clip quickly stirred debate across platforms. Many wondered what the substance could be and why it was scattered on public roads instead of being disposed of properly.

Some speculated it might be ashes or mixed powders used for spiritual or ritual purposes, while others simply called it reckless littering that could endanger road safety.

One commenter wrote: “There are clear images. I hope authorities investigate, since the powder was carefully packed into many small bags.”

HCMC Traffic Police Step In

On September 29, reporters confirmed that the Rach Chiec Traffic Police Team (PC08, HCMC Police Department) had tracked the incident to Hiep Binh Street, Hiep Binh Ward.

The police are now coordinating with local authorities to summon those involved for questioning and to clarify the nature of the powder.

Authorities have urged the public to stay calm while the substance and motive behind the woman’s actions are investigated.