A major security drill is being organised in Ho Chi Minh City fromDecember 1-7, aiming to prepare forces to deal with situations of socialdisorder such as motorbike races and illegal gatherings as well asstrengthen preparedness for regional defence.
The drill, the first held at night so far, takes place from 10pm untilearly in the morning in the downtown area, and districts 5, 7, BinhThanh and Tan Binh.
Sen. Lieut. Col. Nguyen SyQuang from the municipal police department said some streets in the areawill be closed for the drill and called for sympathy and support fromlocals and tourists.
The officer said theexercise aims to improve the leadership of local authorities as well asenhancing the coordination between the police, the military and relevantsectors in addressing social disturbances.
This move also helps improve the capacity of these forces for ensuring social security and order.-VNA