Ho Chi Minh City Police Chief: 'There is a plot to sabotage and cause disorder'

At noon on June 11, referring to the fact that many people took to the streets and caused chaos in front of the Company.Pouyuen (Binh Tan district)Colonel Nguyen Sy Quang, Chief of Staff of Ho Chi Minh City Police, said that security and order here have been controlled. The forces are mobilizing and propagating to help people understand the issue and legal regulations to avoid being incited by bad guys.

"The incident shows a plot to incite and sabotage. People need to stay calm and not fall into the trap," said Mr. Quang.

Since 9am this morning, many female workers have been shouting "demanding the abolition of the Special Economic Zone Law"... in the context that the National Assembly has agreed to postpone the passage of this draft law.

Pouyuen Company's loudspeakers repeatedly called on workers to return to work and stop gathering, but the crowd grew larger and larger.cause chaos

Major General Phan Anh Minh (Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Police) directed the maintenance of security and order at the scene.Hundreds of police officers and riot police were deployed. Some young people who were acting too aggressively in the crowd were separated by the police.

Labor unions call on workers not to be exploited

In a recently issued document, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor Bui Van Cuong called on all union members and workers to remain calm, be vigilant, not listen to and follow the instigation of bad people, and not let patriotism be exploited.

"For the stability and development of the country, let's all unite, defeat the plots of hostile forces, maintain security and order, protect companies and businesses, and protect our own jobs," Mr. Cuong expressed.

SpeakRegarding the riots caused by people in many localities, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan expressed this morning: "Unfortunately, the people involved did not understand the true nature of the incident, had misunderstandings and misconceptions about the issue, and so took extreme actions."

Ms. Ngan also said that it is not impossible that people's patriotism has been exploited to affect social order and safety. "Compatriots and people across the country should stay calm and trust in the decisions of the Party and the State, especially when the draft laws that the National Assembly is discussing, we always listen to the opinions of the people," the National Assembly Chairwoman called.