According to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, illegal mineral exploitation (sand, river gravel, hill soil, clay, beach soil, sand, stone, etc.) often take advantage of the Tet holiday to operate in order to avoid detection, inspection and handling by authorities at all levels. Therefore, during the 2024 Tet holiday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment requests the Provincial Police to direct the police force to increase patrols, inspections, closely coordinate and support the District People's Committees to prevent, arrest and handle cases of illegal exploitation of sand, river gravel, other illegal minerals and the purchase, sale, transportation, consumption and storage of minerals of unknown origin. Coordinate with sectors in handling illegal mineral exploitation, arrange forces to participate in clearing and handling hotspots of illegal mineral exploitation activities in the province when directed by the Provincial People's Committee or proposed by the District People's Committee. Closely coordinate with People's Committees at all levels and sectors in the work of protecting unexploited minerals.
District People's Committees shall propagate and mobilize organizations and people to participate in detecting and preventing illegal mineral exploitation. Establish a standing force, set up a hotline, assign leaders and specialized staff in charge, ensure 24/7 communication, promptly handle or coordinate the handling of illegal mineral exploitation activities in the area. Organize forces to clear and prevent illegal mineral exploitation activities immediately after detecting or receiving reports...
Enterprises operating in mineral resources in the province must comply with the provisions of law; do not buy, sell, transport, consume, or store minerals of illegal origin...
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