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Ho Chi Minh City police units awarded for rapid resolution of shooting case
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam /Crime & Justice

Ho Chi Minh City police units awarded for rapid resolution of shooting case

From Thanh Niรชn · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Ho Chi Minh City authorities awarded 6 police units for their swift success in cracking a shooting case in Ben Thanh.
  • The operation, involving multiple police agencies, led to the arrest of the perpetrators within 72 hours.
  • The case involved foreign nationals as both victims and perpetrators, highlighting international cooperation in law enforcement.

Six police units were honored for their rapid and successful resolution of a shooting incident in Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh district. The awards ceremony, presided over by Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, recognized the exceptional efforts of the involved law enforcement agencies.

The honored units included the Ho Chi Minh City Police, the Representative Office of the Ministry of Public Security in Cambodia, the Criminal Police Department, the Anti-Drug Crimes Investigation Police Department, the Operational Technical Department (all from the Ministry of Public Security), and the Tay Ninh Provincial Police. Their coordinated efforts were crucial in apprehending the suspects responsible for the shooting.

In just 72 hours, a very short period, the police force successfully dismantled the case and arrested the criminal suspects. This outstanding achievement is a clear testament to the bravery, intelligence, and fierce fighting spirit of the Ho Chi Minh City Police.

โ€” Nguyen Van DuocPraising the police's swift action in solving the shooting case.

Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc praised the spirit of "rapid case-cracking" demonstrated by the police, emphasizing that the perpetrators and victims were foreign nationals. He highlighted that the successful operation, which led to the arrest of the criminals within a mere 72 hours, showcased the "bravery, intelligence, and fierce fighting spirit" of the Ho Chi Minh City Police. The chairman also acknowledged the close coordination between the Ministry of Public Security, Tay Ninh Provincial Police, and various operational departments.

Looking ahead, Chairman Duoc urged the Ho Chi Minh City Police to continue upholding their traditions, supporting the city's development, and maintaining a peaceful environment. He stressed the importance of officers dedicating themselves to protecting citizens' happiness and contributing to the city's modernization. Director of Ho Chi Minh City Police, Lieutenant General Mai Hoang, attributed the success to effective collaboration, which allowed for the swift identification and safe apprehension of the suspects.

Thanks to the coordination between the Ho Chi Minh City Police and the operational units of the Ministry of Public Security, along with police units and localities, we were able to promptly and effectively deploy, accurately determine the suspects' escape routes, and especially, safely apprehend the perpetrators.

โ€” Mai HoangExplaining the success factors behind the rapid apprehension of suspects.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.