VietNamNet Bridge – More criminal apprehension groups will be set up to deal with thieving in Ha Noi, Nguyen Duc Nhanh, director of the city's Police Department, said at a meeting on security control yesterday, Oct 6.

According to Nhanh, the establishments of such groups have already been piloted in central Hai Ba Trung District since July last year with excellent results.

The district currently has groups in all 20 of its wards, revealing an increased social consciousness to public safety, according to the Hai Ba Trung District police.

To learn from the more experienced groups in southeastern Binh Duong Province and HCM City, the Ha Noi Police Department recently paid both areas a visit.

Nhanh said that the department was determined to make the groups operate effectively under its management.

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