Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent a letter of commendation to competent forces involved in the successful crackdown on large-scale drug trafficking rings transporting illicit substances from abroad into Vietnam.
In his letter to the Vietnam Border Guard Command, the Border Guard Commands of Quang Tri and Ha Tinh provinces, and Da Nang city; and the central region task force for drug and crime prevention and control under the Border Guard Command’s Department of Drug and Crime Prevention and Control, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wrote: “I am pleased to learn that in August, the Vietnam Border Guard Command directed the Border Guard Commands of Quang Tri, Ha Tinh, Da Nang, and the central region task force for drug and crime prevention and control under the Border Guard Command’s Department of Drug and Crime Prevention and Control to successfully execute operations QB525 and HT825, dismantling major drug trafficking rings importing large quantities of narcotics into Vietnam. The operations resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of 535.5 kilograms of various drugs, along with numerous related items and documents, all while ensuring absolute safety.”
On behalf of the Government, the PM highly commended the outstanding achievements of the officers and soldiers involved, emphasising their courage, determination, intelligence, and skills in combating drug-related crime.
Their success has helped safeguard peace and happiness for the people, upholding the proud traditions of the Border Guard and the heroic Vietnam People’s Army, he wrote, underlining that this accomplishment also serves as a meaningful tribute to the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day.
On this occasion, the PM requested the Ministry of National Defence to promptly award appropriate honours to the individuals and units directly involved in the operations.
He also called for widespread communication and learning from the exemplary spirit demonstrated by the Border Guard units in their recent anti-crime efforts.
Furthermore, the PM Chinh urged the Vietnam Border Guard to continue leading close cooperation with other relevant forces to intensify the fight against all forms of crime, especially transnational drug trafficking, preventing narcotics from entering Vietnam and thus ensuring the safety and well-being of the people.
The leader wished all officiers and soldiers good health and continued success, encouraging them to achieve even greater victories in the future./.
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