June 2, MINSK. With the onset of summer days, law enforcement officers pay increased attention to ensuring security in places of mass recreation. Under special control - parks, ponds, forests, BelTA learned from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Law enforcement officers are ready for the traditional increase in the number of people in places of recreation, and for a certain increase in the number of violations associated with drinking ALCOHOL in nature. To prevent possible offenses and crimes, an appropriate set of measures is being carried out, including jointly with employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, OSVOD, and environmental organizations. Such an approach is not an excess, but a necessity.
In 2021 alone, 215 citizens drowned while swimming, including 26 children. Every second victim was drunk.