On May 2nd, according to information from Tieu Can Commune Police, before that, at about 6 pm on May 1st, the unit received a report from people about the discovery of 2 crocodiles floating on the Tieu Can River, along with images provided.
Immediately after receiving the information, the commune police reported to higher authorities, advising local authorities to direct relevant forces to notify people to raise their vigilance and limit going down to the river to ensure safety.
By the morning of May 2nd, the Commune Police force coordinated with units under the Commune People's Committee and the Vinh Long Provincial Forest Protection Department to organize searches within a radius of about 3km but did not discover the crocodile.
Through verification, functional agencies determined that the images provided by the people showed signs of being edited using AI technology to create false information.
The commune police coordinated with the Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of Vinh Long Provincial Police to invite Mr. L.T. V (born in 1978) and his son L.G. D (born in 2004, both residing in Tieu Can commune) to work.
At the police station, L.G. D admitted to creating a crocodile image by grafting it onto a photo of the Tieu Can River with the aim of teasing and not anticipating the consequences, causing public panic.
The commune police announced to help people understand the incident, not panic, and feel secure in working, producing and living normally.
