A representative from the Traffic Police Department (under the Ministry of Public Security) announced that the force will strengthen its use of surveillance technology and cameras on roadways to detect the movements of suspects and monitor unruly crowds that may disturb public order.

On April 2, the official cited recent public concern over a rise in street crimes, including brawls and assaults following traffic collisions, in several localities.

One recent case occurred on March 31 in the Dong Thanh residential area of Tan Dong Hiep Ward, Di An City, Binh Duong Province.

After a near-collision, car driver Nguyen Tien Hai (born 1985, residing in Anh Son District, Nghe An Province) attacked motorcyclist Nguyen L.Q. (born 1983, from Lam Dong Province) using a baseball bat, striking him repeatedly.

Upon receiving reports, the Traffic Police Department directed local police units to promptly identify and locate the vehicle and suspect. That same day, a task force from Ninh Hoa Traffic Police Station (under Khanh Hoa Provincial Traffic Police) intercepted the vehicle and handed the suspect over to Binh Duong authorities.

According to the Traffic Police Department, analysis of recent incidents - ranging from street fights and illegal racing to reckless driving and public disorder - shows that much of this "street crime" is committed by youths and citizens lacking legal awareness.

“These individuals often act on impulse, driven by a desire to assert dominance or personal ego. Their actions not only endanger others on the road but also tarnish Vietnam’s image in the eyes of the international community,” the representative stated.

Although the occurrence of street crime has declined in recent times, the official warned that the risk of recurrence remains high.

“In the coming period, the traffic police will enhance the use of integrated technologies and monitoring systems at the central command level to surveil key traffic routes, enabling early detection of suspect movements or disorderly crowds,” the official said.

Additionally, the department is expanding channels for public reporting of crimes and deploying joint patrol units based on local intelligence assessments. Special attention will be given to hotspot areas, with a variety of patrol methods, including covert operations and targeted surveillance, to swiftly detect and prevent violations linked to street crime.

Dinh Hieu