The crime rate in Vietnam now is average in comparison with other countries in the region and the world, Lieutenant General Tran Dai Quang, Minister of Public Security, told the press at a ceremony held in Hanoi on Thursday.
Organized crime groups, ganglands, and foreign criminals have occurred in Vietnam, Quang said.
According to Quang, opposition forces at home and abroad are carrying out a plot called “peaceful evolution” in a bid to cause instability in economics, culture, and society in Vietnam and to hurt diplomacy and mar the image of Vietnam’s Communist Party and State.
There are also signs of crimes related to high-tech and international terrorism in the country.
Quang said public security forces in collaboration with relevant authorities are showing their determination to contribute to the protection of Vietnamese sovereignty and timely find and prevent criminals of all kinds and social evils.
The Minister also suggested local media agencies support law enforcement officers to fight against criminals and protect national security.
Source: Tuoi Tre