Vitebsk police officers will be vigilant and polite during mass events on Victory Day

May 7, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The order of the Minister of Internal Affairs No. 1 on careful and polite treatment of citizens by employees of internal affairs bodies will be strictly observed during mass events in Vitebsk in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people over the Nazi invaders, assured today journalists the acting head of the public security police of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Igor Skorinovich, BELTA correspondent reports. As expected, on May 9, at the main square of the regional center - Victory Square - at least 40 thousand people will be present simultaneously during the solemn rally. To ensure their safety and public order, a restricted area will be organized, access to which will be carried out through 26 checkpoints located on the streets adjacent to the celebration venue. Citizens in a state of alcoholic intoxication, with alcoholic beverages and beer, with piercing, cutting objects and firearms will not be allowed into the square. A veto is also imposed on helium-filled balloons, as they can pose a danger to flying helicopters, which will be participants in the procession. However, anyone can join the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and march in the festive column: no passes are provided for demonstrators. The movement of personal vehicles across Victory Square during festive events will be prohibited, and public transport will operate with limited stops. In addition, buses and trolleybuses will be diverted around Victory Square during the procession and rally. The Vitebsk City Ambulance and Emergency Medical Care Station will send about 20 vehicles to the venues of mass events, equipped with everything necessary for providing emergency care. -0-