On the morning of 13/12, Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Tung, Director of the Hanoi Police, ordered a simultaneous launch of forces, emphasizing "higher work intensity and more drastic, thorough measures."

The campaign, running from 15/12 until 16/3/2026, will primarily focus on crime suppression and ensuring security and order. This effort supports major events: the 14th National Congress of the Party, the election of the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils for the 2026–2030 term, the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, and other early-year festivals.

General Nguyen Thanh Tung urged units to proactively tackle crime early, preventing it at its source. This aims to stop "open, blatant, and rampant" criminal activity that causes public distress.

Police launch a major crime crackdown, morning of 13/12. *Photo: Linh Dan*

Additionally, the Hanoi Police plan to secure key targets, critical infrastructure, and significant national political and foreign affairs events. They will also safeguard the activities of Party and State leaders and international delegations visiting Vietnam. Operational measures are being implemented to prevent and address intelligence, espionage, terrorism, and incitement to protests or riots.

In other areas, the Hanoi Police will target organized crime, loan sharking, illegal weapon possession, public disorder, robbery, and theft. Drug, economic, corruption, smuggling, and trade fraud crimes are also priority areas for enforcement.

Regarding traffic safety and urban order, the head of the Capital Police has called for plans to prevent congestion during major events. The police will collaborate with relevant agencies to manage urban order, regulate roadways and sidewalks, and address issues like illegal street markets, temporary markets, and vendors unlawfully occupying public spaces.

On the same day, the Hanoi Traffic Control Center officially launched a system of 1,837 AI cameras across 195 key intersections. These cameras will monitor, process violations, and manage traffic signals.

According to the Hanoi Police, the AI camera system can detect up to 28 traffic violations. These include: running red lights, not wearing helmets on motobikes, not wearing seatbelts in oto, and using mobile phones while driving. Violation data, including images, license plates, timestamps, and frequency, is categorized from "under review" to "processed."

Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Tung stated that the AI camera system will improve traffic law compliance, support operational management, reduce congestion, and maintain urban order. This initiative aligns with the goal of building a smart city.

Specialized vehicles deployed for crime suppression. *Photo: Linh Dan*

Yesterday, most local police forces nationwide also launched their own major campaigns to combat crime and ensure security and order.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the entire city police force, along with 168 communes, wards, and special zones, initiated a ba-month crime crackdown. Their goal is to establish a "drug-free city" by 2030. Similar to Hanoi, these local campaigns also run from 15/12 until 16/3/2026.