Police in Hoa Binh Province destroy many weapons and explosives that were handed in by local people.
"Following our call, local people have handed in many weapons and explosives, including 1,707 guns, 112 electric batons, and 2,584 bullets," according to local police.
All the weapons and explosives have been destroyed.
Last year, police in the central highlands province of Dak Lak also launched a similar programme which encouraged local people to exchange weapons and explosives for rice and other essential foods following terrorist attacks in the area.
According to Dak Lak Police, many local people are still making weapons and equipment for hunting in local forests. Since the programme was launched, they have gradually realised the danger of keeping the weapons and are willing to give them up to local authorities.
