Statistics of alarm information in Southeast Asia.
The Southeast Asian region is made up of multiple countries and ethnic groups, each of which faces a unique set of major security risks. Civil wars, tribal conflicts, territorial and maritime disputes, natural disasters, and infectious diseases, including those spreading in the region, all threaten the security of Southeast Asian countries to varying degrees. In addition, tourism, as one of the important pillar industries in the region, is common in popular tourist countries (Thailand, Malaysia, etc.) to commit robberies, thefts and other vicious incidents against tourists. Affected by the special geographical location of some countries in Southeast Asia, many countries have become the world's largest drug producers and traffickers, and drug trafficking, smuggling and other criminal activities are not uncommon. From December 4, 2023 to December 10, 2023, according to the big data platform of China Shipping Security, a total of 102 pieces of security information in Southeast Asia were pushed, and the number of major malignant incidents endangering personal life and property such as public security crimes, terrorist attacks, and wars or armed conflicts accounted for the largest proportion, accounting for 74% of the total informationCar accidents, fires and other accidents and disasters are the second, accounting for about 20%;*pieces and all kinds of early warning reminders accounted for 6%.
Focused event analysis.
Public order crimes.
The security situation in Southeast Asia is affected by a variety of factors, including economic, political, and geographical locations. The situation of public order crime varies from country to country due to the differences in the impact of these factors. For example, drug-related problems (drug trafficking, drug production, drug abuse) are concentrated in the border areas of Indonesia, Cambodia and Myanmar;Theft and robbery mainly occur in popular tourist cities around the world, and foreign tourists are likely to become the main targets of this type of criminal activity. Last week, a total of 51 public security crime incidents were collected, of which 22% of the ** behavior incidents caused by interpersonal disputes, 18% of the incidents of robbery of pedestrians and shops with various types of weapons, 14% of the incidents of assaulting police and others, 12% of the number of gun-related incidents, 10% of illegal activities such as drug-related and illegal smuggling, and other illegal activities (illegal gun possession, gambling, hit-and-run) accounted for 24% of all public security crimes.
Specific types of public security crimes and target legends:
1) Drug-related incidents.
Most countries in the South-East Asian region face the challenges posed by the drug problem, and due to their special geographical location, some areas provide excellent cultivation conditions and transport routes for drug production and trafficking. Although countries have introduced relevant policies to crack down on drug production, drug trafficking and drug use, the problem has not been improved. Even drug trafficking often involves transnational criminal organizations, further weakening the level of the authorities' crackdown. According to statistics, a total of 5 such incidents were collected last week, mainly in Thailand and the Philippines, with at least 15 arrests of drug traffickers and seizures of large quantities of drugs and parts. One of the drug trafficking incidents involved local ***, and *** has arrested the *** at present
2) Key events.
On December 5, local time, Thailand's Saichang Island Marine Police Station and the Royal Thai Army Headquarters Matchanu Special Operations Team and the Narcotics Control Bureau launched an international drug smuggling operation. Eventually, a large amount of drugs was found and 13 drug dealers were arrested.
In the early morning of December 5, local time, an armed robbery occurred in Tachili City, Shan State, Myanmar, resulting in one death. It is reported that in the early morning of the same day, a group of habitual criminals who robbed motorcycles robbed a young man's motorcycle at gunpoint, and after being resisted, the young man was shot to death.
At around 13:30 local time on December 10, during a football match in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, several people wearing football uniforms suddenly broke into the football field and shot at the audience, causing more than 200 spectators and athletes on the field to flee in all directions. The gunman then fled the scene on a motorcycle.
Terrorist attacks.
On December 3, local time, a tragic terrorist attack occurred at Mindanao State University in Malawi City, Philippines. The incident involved a bomb in the university gymnasium**, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. **People were attending Catholic Mass at the time of the event.
Philippine authorities have identified two suspects in connection with the attack and vowed to bring all perpetrators to justice. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the incident. It is reported that the Philippine military announced the day before (2nd) that it launched an airstrike on an extremist stronghold in South Maguindanao Province at noon on the 1st, killing 11 pro-IS militants. According to the Philippine military**, the militants had planned to carry out an attack in South Maguindanao, and it cannot be ruled out that the terrorist attack was an act of retaliation by extremists. Currently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have strengthened local security to ensure the safety of civilians and continue to combat extremist and terrorist forces.
On December 7, local time, the Philippine military launched an air and ground operation against local *** organizations in Pagalugan Township, South Maguindanao Province, killing 9 *** and injuring more than 10 others.
Incidents of war or armed conflict.
Due to the large number of ethnic minorities in Myanmar, various ethnic armed groups want to fight for more autonomy, and many ethnic armed groups are engaged in fierce wars and armed conflicts with the Myanmar military. In addition, ethnic armed conflicts between various ethnic armed groups are continuing. As a result, the 20 incidents of war or armed conflict collected occurred in Myanmar, which is located in Southeast Asia, and the parties used different means of attack to wage war, among which light attacks accounted for the largest proportion, accounting for 40% of all attacks, and the number of casualties caused by this attack method was also the largest (26 dead and 7 injured);Drone strikes were the next highest, accounting for 35 percent, killing 17 people and injuring 14 others** The proportion of device attacks was 25%, resulting in five deaths and many injuries.
Illustration of the number of attacks by type of attack:
1) Key events.
On the afternoon of December 5, local time, an armed clash broke out between the Burmese army and the armed forces in Thanpo Village, Mabin Township, Sagaing Province, and the artillery shells of the Burmese army fell into the village, killing 4 and wounding 1, all civilians.
On the evening of December 6, local time, many villages in Namkan Town, Shan State, Myanmar were attacked by the Burmese army, killing 5 and injuring 4, all civilians, and 7 houses were destroyed.
China-related incidents. Vietnam.
At about 16 p.m. local time on December 4, Heer Village, Dao San Commune, Phong Tho County, Lai Chau Province, Vietnam, found that Chinese were involved in a criminal gang suspected of smuggling a large number of illegal firecrackers to other countries.
Thailand. On December 4, local time, a Chinese clashed with staff for violating Thai indoor regulations. The police then arrived for mediation.
Laos. On December 6, local time, a Chinese man in Saitani County, Vientiane City, Laos, was arrested in a hit-and-run accident by Laos**.
Malaysia. On December 6, local time, a 16-year-old Chinese man deliberately injured someone with a knife in a Cheras shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Recommendations and precautions.
The Wa State of Myanmar issued a management notice for evacuees entering the Wa State in Kokang Old Street. It is reported that due to the recent illegal abduction of refugees by five people from the Kokang Special Administrative Region on the road leading from Kokang Old Street to Nandeng, based on public security considerations, the Wa State issued a management notice, which is as follows: Since"10.27"After the outbreak of the incident, the Kokang area has been in turmoil until now, and a large number of residents have chosen to move to our state after being displaced. Out of the spirit of humanitarianism, our state has received all the compatriots who have moved to our state and made arrangements as well as possible. However, there are some criminals who take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble. In order to better maintain social order and further protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people of all ethnic groups, the Judicial Committee of the Low State stipulates as follows: All outsiders must go to the local police station to apply for temporary residence permits;All foreign vehicles must go to the local traffic police department with a temporary residence permit to apply for a temporary license plate.
Many countries in Southeast Asia are popular tourist destinations, with theft and robbery among foreign tourists, especially street crime, and fraud activities such as online fraud, fake shopping malls and travel agencies. Persons living in Southeast Asia should be vigilant in public places, especially in crowded places and tourist attractions;Do not believe the propaganda language of others, do not easily provide personal information to others or unfamiliar **, addresses, etc., and strengthen the security of personal payment passwords to avoid damage to the safety of life and property.
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