The above information was noted by Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thang Long, Deputy Chief of Staff of Ho Chi Minh City Police Department at the press conference on the afternoon of December 19.

Accordingly, a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department said that according to regulations, people can use fireworks produced by the Ministry of National Defense, with QR code stamps to prevent counterfeit goods. When buying the product, people can check directly by scanning the QR code on the fireworks product.

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Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thang Long provided information at the press conference. Photo: HV

In addition, the City Police representative also recommended that people should buy fireworks in sufficient quantity for their intended use, and should not buy large quantities for storage.

When using fireworks, follow the manufacturer's instructions and do not use fireworks near places containing particularly flammable or explosive substances or materials.

Do not use fireworks indoors or in covered spaces; the area must be well-ventilated, free of obstructions, power lines, etc. When the fireworks have burned out, they must be allowed to cool for at least 15 minutes or the fireworks must be watered down so that there are no more embers before being thrown into the trash.

Illegal firecracker crimes increase during Tet

Providing more information, Mr. Long said that during the last months of the year and before the Lunar New Year, various types of criminals will increase their criminal activities. In particular, complicated developments related to illegal buying, selling, transporting, storing, and using of fireworks will tend to increase.

To prevent and combat the above crimes, Mr. Long said that the City Police have launched a campaign to propagate and mobilize all people to hand over and combat violations of the law on weapons, explosives, etc., contributing to ensuring security and order during the Lunar New Year.

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Police recommend that the use of fireworks during Tet must have a clear origin.

Also at the press conference, a representative of the Department of Culture and Sports informed that the city plans to set off fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year of At Ty; initially, there are expected to be three locations, including two high-altitude locations and one low-altitude location, or possibly more locations, because for the 2024 Lunar New Year, the city has organized six locations to serve the people.

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