China's Ministry of Public Security has warned all local public security departments to stand alert during the week-long National Day holiday to ensure social stability and people's safety.
More than 150 million people are expected to go on tour during the "Golden Week" holiday that started on Monday.
The ministry ordered in a notice local police stations and officers to launch a thorough safety check at tourist sites, facilities and vehicles.
It ordered a 24-hour traffic check at entrances and exits of major highways, poll stations and tourist sites to prevent overloading, speeding, drunken driving and driving in fatigue.
The ministry asked local police to strengthen monitoring on important departments and places and hazardous articles during the holiday.
Gambling, pornographic and drug deals should be harshly crack down upon, the notice said.
Farmers are banned to thresh and dry grains on highways to ensure smooth and safe traffic, according to the notice.
Source: Xinhua
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