Deputy Head of Dong Nai Traffic Police Department was transferred out of the force.

After the controversy over his appointment after being disciplined 14 years ago, the Deputy Head of Dong Nai Traffic Police Department was transferred to another force.

On November 3, Lieutenant Colonel Dang The Trung - Head of the Traffic Police Department of Dong Nai Police said that Lieutenant Colonel Vo Dinh Thuong - Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department - has been transferred to work at the Department of Administrative Management of Social Order (PC64).

"The Board of Directors has just decided to transfer Lieutenant Colonel Thuong. This is a normal move in personnel work," said Lieutenant Colonel Trung.

Deputy Head of Dong Nai Traffic Police Department was transferred to another job. Photo: VTC.

In October, Lieutenant Colonel Thuong KyInvitation for 20 drivers to use small change through BOT station on Bien Hoa bypass routen Hoa works. Public opinion afterwardsRecalling Mr. Thuong's violations that led to his disciplinary action 14 years ago and claiming that this lieutenant colonel holding the position of Deputy Head of Traffic Police Department is an "unusual promotion".

According to records, previously, Lieutenant Colonel Thuong held the position of Chief of Dau Giay Traffic Control Station (now renamed Suoi Tre).

NIn 2003, after the press exposed the negative and corrupt practices at Dau Giay traffic control station, Dong Nai policedisciplineMr. Thuong was dismissed and transferred to work at the Department of Administrative Management of Social Order (PC64). 10 other officers were also disciplined from reprimand to warning.

Two years later, he was appointed as the captain of Police 113. In 2010, he was transferred to the position of Deputy Head of the Environmental Police Department. In 2015, this lieutenant colonel was appointed as Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department.

After the Ministry of Public Security requested verification, Dong Nai Provincial Police confirmed that the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Thuong was in accordance with procedures.During his work after being disciplined, due to his leadership and command ability, Lieutenant Colonel Thuong was promoted toappointed many leadership positions.

According to VNE