Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has issued a plan on the prevention and control of smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit products as the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday approaches.

He is also Head of the National Steering Committee on the Prevention and Control of Smuggling, Trade Fraud and Counterfeit Goods (National Steering Committee 389).

The Committee said smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit products tend to increase at year’s-end due to rising demand for the festive season.

Under the plan, relevant ministries, agencies, and localities are required to build and implement campaigns to prevent smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit products ahead of, during, and after Tet.

Measures include increasing inspections and patrols along border areas and at border gates, seaports, airports, and routes where smugglers often transport goods and commodities into Vietnam.

They are also asked to strengthen market inspections, particularly at wholesale markets and commercial centers on e-commerce platforms and social network pages such as Facebook, Zalo, and TikTok.

Focus should be placed on banned products, low-quality products, high-tax products, and essential commodities serving consumers during Tet.