Gov’t proposes US$2.5 billion for crime and drug prevention programme
VOV.VN - The Government has proposed a VND63.45 trillion (nearly US$2.5 billion) national programme for crime and drug prevention and control in 2026–2035, targeting drug-free status in at least half of the country’s communes and wards by 2030.
The proposal is part of the investment policy for the National Target Programme on Crime and Drug Prevention and Control for 2026–2035, presented by General Luong Tam Quang, Minister of Public Security, at the ongoing National Assembly session in Hanoi on November 5.
The proposed funding will be allocated across two phases. The 2026–2030 phase requires approximately US$1.77 billion, including US$876 million already approved and an additional US$892 million proposed by the Government. A further US$708 million is projected for 2031–2035, with the specific allocation to be considered based on the results of the first phase.
Tackling increasingly complex crime and drug threats
Presenting the proposal, Minister Quang said drug-related activities and other forms of crime were becoming increasingly sophisticated, with more transnational operations and emerging methods posing challenges to law enforcement.
The programme aims to mobilise the combined strength of the political system and society, placing people at the centre of prevention efforts and making commune-level authorities the foundation of implementation. It prioritises early intervention, the application of advanced technology and stronger coordination to reduce drug supply, demand and harm, while curbing crime sustainably.
Six key areas of action have been identified, including improving policies and legislation; mobilising and allocating resources; strengthening organisational capacity, inspection and supervision; raising public awareness; applying modern science and technology; and expanding international cooperation.
Key targets for 2030
The programme sets a target of having at least 50% of communes, wards and special administrative zones free of drugs by 2030, alongside annual reductions in the number of drug addicts and people illegally using drugs.
It also aims to eliminate all detected complex drug hotspots, high-risk locations and retail drug outlets, as well as eradicate illicit cultivation of plants containing narcotic substances wherever it is discovered.
To strengthen frontline enforcement, more than 80% of specialised drug prevention and control units and personnel under the Vietnam Border Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard are expected to receive modern weapons, support equipment and technical tools.
The programme also seeks annual increases of more than 3% in the number of drug-related cases detected and arrests made along land borders, maritime and air routes, and through express delivery services. The number of transnational organised drug crime cases detected and arrests made is likewise targeted to rise by more than 3%, while cases involving the use of cyberspace to commit drug-related offences that are detected and dismantled are expected to increase by more than 5%.
The Government’s submission of the investment policy for the 2026–2035 National Target Programme on Crime and Drug Prevention and Control to the National Assembly reflects its determination to safeguard national security, protect public safety and maintain a secure environment for the country’s socio-economic development.
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