Nghe An discovered more than 1,000 cases of electricity theft, recovered 10 billion VND

This information was given at the conference to review the coordination regulations between Nghe An Provincial Police and electricity units in the province held on the afternoon of August 27.

Conference scene. Photo: Tien Hung

The coordination regulations were signed in November 2015 between the Provincial Police and units including Nghe An Electricity Company, Northern High Voltage Grid Company and Nghe An Power Transmission.

Assessing the results after nearly 3 years of signing the regulations, the conference said that the close coordination between the police and electricity units in the area has contributed significantly to preventing and effectively combating sabotage activities and violations of the law; ensuring security and safety in the electricity sector. Through the implementation of the coordination regulations, awareness has been raised for officers, soldiers and employees of the sectors.

Provincial police award prizes to outstanding groups. Photo: Tien Hung

The conference also assessed that coordination between relevant parties was carried out more frequently and gradually became more systematic after the regulations were issued. Especially in exchanging and processing information and situations; coordinating investigations and protecting assets of the electricity sector.

During the implementation of the regulations, the police have coordinated to clarify many violations related to electricity security. Specifically, they discovered more than 1,000 cases of electricity theft with a total amount of stolen electricity of more than 3.3 million KW, collecting nearly 10 billion VND; handling many violations of the safety corridor of the power grid in localities...

Outstanding individuals received awards at the conference. Photo: Tien Hung

However, with the characteristics of the electricity industry, assets are spread across many areas, making it difficult to manage. In addition, the plots and tricks of the subjects are increasingly sophisticated. Conference delegates said that the work of ensuring security and safety in the electricity industry in the coming time is forecasted to face many difficulties and complications, requiring close participation and coordination between related sectors, units and localities.

Nghe An Electricity Company handed over the project "Lighting up the countryside road" in Luc Da, Con Cuong. Photo: Tung Chi

At the conference, representatives of the public security and electricity sectors made many comments and suggestions to all parties, with the common goal of ensuring safety and security for the electricity sector, improving the efficiency of serving the needs of the people. Leaders of the units also commended many individuals and groups with outstanding achievements on the occasion of the preliminary summary.