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Traffic police to assist Tet returnees with motorcade escorts

Traffic police nationwide will lead organized convoys to ensure safe travel for workers and students returning home for Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026.

Vietnam traffic police reject fake news about filming fines

The Department of Traffic Police, under the Ministry of Public Security, has officially denied the circulating rumor that citizens may be fined 5 million VND ($200) for filming traffic police officers while they are on duty.

Police investigate foreign tourists chased and attacked on Nha Trang street

Authorities in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, are urgently investigating a violent street altercation involving a group of foreign tourists and several Vietnamese locals.

Traffic police refute claims of increased DUI fines in 2026

According to Vietnam’s traffic police, recent social media posts suggesting that penalties for drink-driving violations will be significantly increased in 2026 are completely false.

E-commerce fraud rises as fake shippers exploit leaked personal data

A surge in impersonation scams has prompted Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security to target illegal trading of personal data.

MPS cracks down on illegal personal data traders amid fake delivery scams

Customers have recently reported being scammed by individuals posing as delivery drivers (shippers) demanding money transfers.

Grave incident sparks nationwide inspection of social welfare centers

After a trainee died just two days into enrollment at Hai Ha Social Protection Center, Vietnam's Ministry of Health has ordered sweeping inspections of all welfare facilities nationwide.

Murder suspect Doan Van Sang arrested, Lang Son police receive praise

The Deputy Minister of Public Security has issued a letter of commendation to the Lang Son Provincial Police for their exceptional performance in solving a murder case in Huu Lung district.

Ministry warns about AI-generated fake news on flooding in central region

The Ministry of Public Security on November 23 issued a warning about the spread of false information, particularly AI-generated fake news, related to the flooding in the central region.

Police deny rumors of acid-related deaths during Dak Lak floods

Authorities debunk social media rumors of acid-related fatalities in central Vietnam floods.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security urges terror suspects to surrender

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a call for Dao Minh Quan and his accomplices, members of the terrorist organization "Provisional National Government of Vietnam," to surrender, warning that failure to do so will result in trial in absentia.

Over 15,700 drunk driving cases handled in Ho Chi Minh City in just one month

During a month-long campaign targeting alcohol-related violations, Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police Division recorded over 54,800 traffic offenses, including more than 15,700 cases involving drunk driving.

Police in HCM City help French national of Vietnamese descent find aunt

After more than 13 years of separation, a French citizen of Vietnamese descent has found his maternal aunt, thanks to the support of officers from Tan Thanh Ward Police in Ho Chi Minh City.

Drivers hide plates to dodge AI cameras, traffic police push for tougher fines

As AI-powered traffic cameras continue to roll out across key roads in Vietnam, a worrying trend has emerged: drivers covering or altering their license plates to avoid detection and fines.

Ha Tinh’s criminal police storm Golden Triangle in daring cross-border raid

Ha Tinh’s Criminal Police Division has cemented its reputation as a “steel fist” of law enforcement, leading major cross-border raids, dismantling billion-dollar cybercrime rings, and rescuing VN victims trapped in international criminal networks.

Lai Chau’s criminal police rise as national heroes through fearless justice

From tracking down a notorious super-thief in just 14 days to crossing borders to dismantle a fraud ring in Cambodia, Lai Chau’s criminal police force has built a legacy of heroism from one of the country’s most challenging security zones.

60-day drive to verify 8 million vehicle records begins in Hanoi

Starting today (November 10), Hanoi Police have launched a 60-day intensive campaign to review and clean vehicle registration and driver’s license data across the city.

Hanoi launches comprehensive crime prevention strategy

The Hanoi People’s Committee has launched a comprehensive plan to strengthen crime prevention efforts, particularly in response to a recent administrative restructuring involving two-tier local governance and reorganization of commune-level units.

Ukrainian Embassy thanks An Giang police for humanitarian support

An Giang police have received an official diplomatic note from the Embassy of Ukraine in Vietnam, expressing deep appreciation for their timely and humanitarian efforts in rescuing and helping to repatriate a Ukrainian national in distress.

Vietnam begins national review of motor vehicle and license data

Vietnamese traffic police are verifying and syncing vehicle and license data with the national ID system to prevent fraud and ensure legal accuracy.