Ministry of Internal Affairs is ready to ensure the safety of citizens during the celebration of the New Year and Christmas

December 23, MINSK. The internal affairs bodies are ready to ensure the safety of citizens during the celebration of the New Year and Christmas, Alexander Kupchenya, HEAD of the main department for law enforcement and prevention of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, told reporters today, BelTA has learned.

"The Ministry of Internal Affairs, within its competence, is carrying out preparatory work to ensure public safety during celebrations. The internal affairs bodies are ready to ensure the safety of citizens during the celebration of the New Year and Christmas services. The personnel are aimed at high-quality service, polite and correct treatment of citizens and loyal attitude towards them," said Oleksandr Kupchenya.

According to him, the personnel of the internal affairs bodies have been transferred to an enhanced version of service. In the course of mass events, their venues will be inspected by sapper-pyrotechnic groups, equipped with the necessary number of checkpoints, evacuation exits and taken under the control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. "All citizens will be able to go to the holiday only after a personal search. For a comfortable stay and to avoid negative consequences, we recommend that you come to the venues of events in advance. Persons in a state of intoxication will not be allowed to the venues of mass events," the head noted.

In the adjacent territory, in accordance with the established procedure, the movement of trucks will be limited on holidays, while detour routes and timely information about all changes in the organization of traffic are provided. In some places where events are held, the traffic police are planning to change the organization of traffic. Therefore, citizens who intend to come to the places of celebrations are urged to take care in advance where they will leave their cars.

In connection with the Christmas and New Year holidays, to ensure safety, traffic police officers will strengthen control over compliance with traffic rules. Increased attention will be paid to drivers who are in a state of intoxication, or driving vehicles without a driver's license. In addition, inspectors will monitor the compliance of drivers with speed limits, the rules for maneuvering and the safe transportation of small passengers. Pedestrian violations will not go unnoticed.

"Christmas and New Year's events in our country are especially popular. Unfortunately, on weekends, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages often provokes certain categories of citizens to commit offenses, often serious crimes. Fireworks, salutes and other spectacles with the use of However, do not forget about the observance of safety measures when handling these products, because they can lead to serious injuries, as well as damage to property.On New Year's Eve 2021 alone, 10 citizens were injured, - said Alexander Kupchenya.

He recalled that the use of pyrotechnics, associated with the violation of public order and the peace of citizens, qualifies as petty hooliganism. For this, administrative liability of up to 30 basic units or administrative arrest is provided. If such actions entail intentional destruction or damage to property in an insignificant amount and in the absence of signs of a criminally punishable act, a fine of up to 30 BV is also provided for this. For more serious consequences, criminal liability is possible.

"We kindly ask you to treat the security measures taken with understanding, observe the established procedure for mass events, and prevent violations of the current legislation. If you find orphaned items or suspicious citizens, please immediately inform the internal affairs authorities about this," the law enforcement officer concluded.