Due to the characteristics of living and working habits, most of the trade activities on the river have been temporarily suspended. Many waterway vehicle owners have returned to their hometowns to prepare for year-end work. On the Red River routes (section through Hanoi), mainly passenger transport across the river and aquaculture and fishing activities of households living along the river remain.
Hello Mr. Son, how are you doing business today? The river is deserted but don't be subjective, you must always ensure your safety" - the voice of Lieutenant Colonel Trinh Van Truong, officer of River Police Team No. 1 (Hanoi Traffic Police Department) rang out when the patrol boat approached the small boat of Mr. Nguyen Van Son's family (resident of Van Thang Loi fishing village, O Dien commune, Hanoi).
Mr. Son's family and some other households gathered to live along a section of the Red River to earn a living by fishing. According to Mr. Son, at this time there are days when there are almost no people passing by on the river. In the process of performing their duties, traffic police officers regularly inquire, encourage, and guide to ensure safety when fishing and aquaculture.
After inquiring, propagating and reminding people in Van Thang Loi fishing village to strictly comply with regulations on waterway traffic safety, and giving Tet gifts to some households, the working group of Waterway Police Team No. 1 continued their patrol work.
“All routes and areas we are in charge of are patrolled 24/24h, ensuring absolute safety for people participating in traffic, especially during the upcoming Tet holiday. We also have gifts to give to poor and lonely households, not only during Tet but also many other occasions of the year. Although the value of gifts is not high, it is the affection of officers and soldiers” - Major Chu Cong The, officer of Riverine Police Team No. 1 shared.
According to reporters of Lao Dong newspaper, during the patrol, the traffic police task force also inspected the operating conditions of some waterway transport vehicles, thereby propagating and guiding the law for vehicle drivers.
Due to the specific nature of the work, the unit organizes officers to rotate duty at stations, ready to handle arising situations promptly, not to interrupt tasks, ensuring security and order, and waterway traffic safety at all times" - Major Nguyen Tuan Anh, Head of Waterway Police Team No. 1 shared.
In the midst of the quiet riverbeat of the days leading up to Tet, the image of officers and soldiers of the waterway traffic police silently sticking to the route, sticking to the area, has clearly depicted the spirit of responsibility, discipline, loyalty to the task and attachment to the People.
