Hanoi (VNA) - Minister of Public Security General To Lam presenteda Government report on the prevention and control of crime and legal violationsthis year during the 14th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 10th session onOctober 26, during which he affirmed that almost all serious cases that drew publicconcern were investigated and brought to light.

Authorised forces have identified 40,026 violations of social order this year,22,105 cases relating to legal violations on economic management, and 313corruption cases.

Of note, individuals who sought to profit fromCOVID-19 prevention and control by speculating on goods to raise prices,smuggling, and producing counterfeit medical supplies and equipment, were alsodealt with.

The Government has issued a plan of action onthe implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No 51 on the National SecurityProtection Strategy, Lam said, stressing that hostile forces inside and outsideof Vietnam are increasing anti-State activities, especially in the context ofall-level Party Congresses being held towards the 13th National Party Congress.

Regarding the outcomes of anti-crime efforts,the minister said that despite numerous difficulties and challenges, theGovernment issued drastic directions that produced positive results.

He noted, however, that the situation continues to be complex, as there remainseveral loopholes and weaknesses in State management as well as violationsrelating to criminal investigations and settlements, while the rate of handlingcomplaints and denunciations falls short of targets.

To address these shortcomings, the Governmentput forward nine solutions, including completing the legal framework on crimeprevention and control, carrying out preventive measures, and organising moreraids against criminals.

The Ministry of Public Security suggested thelegislature improve law making for the fight against crime, particularly laws relatingto environmental protection and food hygiene and safety, and those using hightechnology, Lam said.

He proposed the NA continue its supreme supervisionover the handling of denunciations of crimes and petitions for legalproceedings, and the suspension of investigations on and the beginning of legalproceedings against cases relating to the environment.

Delivering a verification report, head of theNA Committee on Judicial Affairs Le Thi Nga said her committee agreed with theGovernment’s assessments.

She added, however, that the detection ofviolations in fields such as natural resources and the environment, counterfeitgoods, trade fraud, and corruption, are yet to match reality./.