Public security ministry’s search-and-rescue team returns from earthquake-hit Turkey

HÀ NỘI — A search-and-rescue team from the Ministry of Public Security returned to Hà Nội on Sunday after completing its 10-day mission of helping earthquake victims in Turkey. In addition, the team delivered nearly two tonnes of medical equipment that the Ministry of Public Security presented to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and the health department of Adiyaman City. Also at the ceremony, the Ministry of Public Security presented certificates of merit to members of the search-and-rescue team in recognition of their conduct. The team also received a certificate of merit from the President of the Việt Nam Red Cross’ Central Committee. At the second site, the Vietnamese team thought there were likely four victims, and local rescuers are working to pull them out.