Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Drug Crime Investigation Police Force

Attending the ceremony were Major General Pham The Tung, member of the Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Provincial Police; representatives of the Border Guard; Nghe An Provincial Customs Department and generations of officers and soldiers of the Drug Crime Investigation Police of Nghe An Police. The ceremony was held online from the Provincial Police to the local Police.

The Commemoration Speech stated: It was born in the context of the complex situation of crime and drug abuse in the area, with transnational drug trafficking and transportation lines operating in a sophisticated, cunning, and reckless manner, ready to use hot weapons and bribery tricks to evade legal punishment.

However, with high will and determination, ingenuity, creativity, courage and resilience, over the past 25 years, under the direction of the Ministry of Public Security, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee and the coordination and support of departments, branches, people of all walks of life, and forcesDrug Crime Investigation PoliceNghe An Police has continuously grown and matured in many aspects; strived to overcome all difficulties, hardships and sacrifices, strictly fulfilled the sacred oath, and excellently completed assigned tasks.

The Party Committee and leaders of the Provincial Police presented flowers to congratulate the Drug Crime Investigation Police force. Photo: Duc Vu

During the 25 years of building, fighting and growing, the Drug Crime Investigation Police force of Nghe An Public Security has discovered and arrested more than 18 thousand cases, 22 thousand drug criminals, seized more than 800 kg of heroin, 1,800 kg of methamphetamine, 1,114 kg of opium... In addition, it has successfully arrested more than 200 especially dangerous drug wanted subjects.

In recognition of these achievements, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Force of Nghe An Public Security has been awarded by the State with 02 First Class Military Exploit Medals, 02 Third Class Military Exploit Medals and hundreds of Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Merit from all levels. Notably, during the renovation period, the Drug Crime Investigation Police Department was awarded the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" by the President; 02 comrades were awarded the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" by the President.

Leaders of the Provincial Police Department awarded Certificates of Merit from the Provincial Police Director to groups of the Drug Crime Investigation Police Force of Nghe An Police. Photo: Duc Vu

Major General Pham The Tung - Director of the Provincial Police Department spoke to acknowledge and praise the outstanding achievements of the Drug Crime Investigation Police Force of Nghe An Police in recent times, which has been assessed by the Ministry of Public Security as one of the most methodical and effective units in the country.

Regarding the tasks in the coming time, the Director of the Provincial Police Department requested 05 key tasks for the force, including continuing to improve the effectiveness of peak periods of attacking and suppressing drug crimes to "block supply, reduce demand"; focusing on implementing solutions to combat and eradicate drug lines, retail points, and complex drug hotspots to transform, "reduce, and clean up" the area.

Major General Pham The Tung - Director of the Provincial Police Department presented gifts to encourage the relatives of martyr Captain Sam Quoc Nghia.

At this solemn ceremony, the Party Committee and the Provincial Police leaders expressed their deep gratitude to the leaders, officers and soldiers of the Drug Crime Investigation Police of Nghe An Province through the periods and especially martyr Sam Quoc Nghia and his family members.

On this occasion, Nghe An Police awarded Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Merit from the Ministry of Public Security and the Provincial Police to collectives and individuals of the Drug Crime Investigation Police force./.