Vietnam police show strength, skills in national security campaign
Monday, October 28, 2024, 17:48 GMT+7
Thousands of police officers showcased their strength, martial arts expertise, and skills, including firing from a suitcase, at the opening ceremony for this year’s ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition that kicked off in central Thua Thien-Hue Province on Saturday.
The Ministry of Public Security coordinated with the administration in Thua Thien-Hue Province to launch the campaign and the competition in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnamese People's Public Security forces (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the 20th anniversary of the Day of All People Safeguarding National Security (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025).
The campaign and the competition are schduled to last until Thursday.
This year's competition brings together more than 4,000 officers from 20 police units in the central and Central Highlands regions and divisions under the Ministry of Public Security.
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| A motorcycle procession team of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
The opening ceremony in Thua Thien-Hue drew thousands of tourists.
It featured thrilling motorcycle and car processions, police music performances, and dynamic displays of police commands, which attracted cheers from the crowd.
The mounted police parade was particularly enjoyed by children and residents.
One of the event’s highlights was a drill simulating the protection of a foreign VIP guest from terrorists.
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| A guard from the Ministry of Public Security fires from a suitcase in a drill to protect a foreign VIP guest, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
In the drill scenario, an armed group attacked a vehicle carrying the state president.
Vietnamese security guards responded swiftly, using modern weapons and shields to protect the VIP while neutralizing the threat.
Police forces also conducted exercises to counter armed terrorists, showcasing skills in shooting, grenade throwing, martial arts, and handling explosives.
Major General Le Hong Hiep, deputy head of the Department of Party and Political Affairs under the Ministry of Public Security, said that these regular drills in regulations and martial arts aim to enhance service to the nation and its people.
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| A general view of the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition held at the Ngo Mon Square in Thua Thien-Hue Province, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Police officers jump over rings of fire in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Two police officers perform a martial arts performance in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| A police officer displays excellent physical strength during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| A police officer takes part in a drill to protect a foreign VIP guest from terrorists during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Police officers disguise themselves to attack terrorists illegally entering Vietnam in a drill during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Thousands of tourists admire police officers' impressive martial arts and shooting performances in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| A shooting performance during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| A police officer at the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Police officers arrest terrorists who illegally enter Vietnam via the border in a drill during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Police forces use dynamite to destroy weapons of terrorists in a drill during the opening ceremony for the ‘Health for National Security’ campaign and a public security commands and martial arts competition in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Residents and tourists in Thua Thien-Hue Province watch performances by Vietnamese police forces, October 26, 2024. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre |
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