A Vietnamese traffic policeman was taken into custody on Monday for allegedly shooting a man dead earlier this month. The prime suspect, Nguyen Tan Phuoc, 41, lieutenant at the Traffic Police Department in Dong Nai Province, was captured in the evening, and is temporarily imprisoned, in accordance with a decision by the local People’s Procuracy. Preliminary investigation results revealed that he killed the 30-year-old Bui Viet Hai, born in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, with a revolver on the evening of January 6 in a rented accommodation located in Bien Hoa, the provincial capital of Dong Nai, where the latter was staying. “Are you Hai?” Phuoc asked his victim after arriving at his room, as shown in police documents. “Yes, I am. Who are you?” Hai answered, just before Phuoc pulled the trigger and shot him. Hai was rushed to the hospital with the trace of a bullet running through the head from the left temple. He died later. The shooting incident occurred after a woman with whom Phuoc had a love affair called him on his phone, saying that her 19-year-old daughter had been coaxed by Hai into taking drugs, spending time in clubs and leaving her mother’s house without her permission. The origin of the weapon used is under investigation, for it is not the type that traffic police are supposed to carry. Another man involved in the case is Tran Tuan Sinh, also in Bien Hoa, who had pointed out Hai’s location to Phuoc, according to VietNamNet…. [Read full story]
After months of investigation, the Public Security Ministry has laid charges of taking bribes on two former traffic policemen in Thanh Hoa Province who demanded money from a traffic offender last year. This bribery case had been uncovered in an article published by Tuoi Tre. Photo: Tuoi Tre >> Journalist indicted in bribery case he uncovered >> Corrupt cop exposed by detained journalist Hoang Khuong set free on bail >> Police continue to detain "bribing" journalist >> "Bribing journalist" case should be suspended: lawyer >> Lawyer opposes detention of Tuoi Tre journalist >> Journalist-related bribery case to be handled justly:…... [read more]
Photo 24h.com.vn BA RIA-VUNG TAU (VNS) – Police in Ba Ria-Vung Tau yesterday started an investigation into a traffic police officer who allegedly crashed his BMW into a group of militiamen while on patrol on Saturday morning, killing two and seriously injuring at least five others. The policeman was identified as Lieutenant Pham Hong Tuan of Chau Duc District's Traffic Division. According to initial reports, a group of militiamen from Lang Lon Commune and Ngai Giao Town in Chau Duc District were on patrol and had stopped by the roadside in Ngai Giao for a break. The BMW was apparently…... [read more]
More than 100 Hanoi traffic police officers have been sent to Danang City for the APEC Summit scheduled to take place in the city on November 6-11. Colonel Dao Vinh Thang, head of the Hanoi Traffic Police Board, said that they were the most experienced traffic police from the city. He added that around 20 specialist motorbikes and 12 cars from the Hanoi Traffic Police Board have also been arranged to serve the event. Hanoi will be responsible for escorting seven delegations; therefore, ensuring traffic safety and security is crucial. The APEC event is expected to welcome leaders of 21…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge - To protect their health in sunny weather and from dust, Hanoi's traffic policemen are permitted to wear sunglasses and masks while performing their duty. Colonel Nguyen Duy Ngoc, head of the Hanoi Traffic Police Department, said that many streets are very dusty and traffic police officers have to work in scorching hot weather. To protect their health, the Department asked the Ministry of Public Security's permission for traffic policemen to wear sunglasses and masks (in case they do not have to use whistles) while conducting the traffic. This regulation has been implemented for a week. "However, they…... [read more]
A British police officer suspected of leaking information about the police's phone-hacking investigation to a newspaper had been arrested, the Metropolitan Police announced on Friday. The 51-year-old officer was arrested at work on Thursday afternoon and has been bailed until September 29 when further inquiries will be started. The Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers said the officer's arrest was "hugely disappointing," but did not disclose the name of the arrested officer. He was held on suspicion of leaking details to an unnamed newspaper which was referred to as the Guardian in the reports of Sky News. "I made it…... [read more]
