Criminal situation in Belarus improving

24 сентября 2018

The criminal situation in Belarus is improving. This was announced today to the President by the Minister of Internal Affairs Igor Shunevich.

In general, the number of victims of crimes has reduced due to the fight against crime. The Head of State demanded special emphasis on combating domestic violence, in particular in the country. According to statistics, these crimes are particularly violent, they are difficult to prevent. The President was also interested in the fight against corruption and economic crimes and new legislative initiatives in the field of combating illegal migration.

Closing the Belarusian-Ukrainian section of the border for smugglers and criminals, modernizing the frontier committee at the expense of new mobile and combat units. Such proposals to the leader were made today by the Security Council and the Border Committee. The head of state confirmed the necessity of strengthening the protection of the borders.