[Explanation] Ping'er Pass, located in Pingxiang City, Guangxi, is a border defense fortress and an important pass in southern Xinjiang. Opposite the pass are Wentian and Changding counties in Lang Son Province, Vietnam. There are mountainous peaks and numerous trails.
In order to prevent illegal border crossings, the policemen stationed here at the Pingerguan Sub-station of the Youyiguan Entry-Exit Border Checkpoint carry suitcases filled with water, compressed biscuits and epidemic prevention equipment every day, and are patrolled without interruption for 24 hours. They are kindly welcomed by the masses. Known as the "backpack police", a few days ago, reporters followed the "backpack police" to measure the border of the motherland with their footsteps.
[Concurrent] Policeman Yang Jincai
These are the things we need to bring on patrols. This is the foot cover of the protective clothing. This is the protective clothing. This is the goggles and mask. This is the gloves. This is the disposable alcohol. This is the single police first aid kit. This is the mosquito repellent. Water, this is the drinking water we usually drink. This is dry food. Now we can set off.
[Explanation] With a gathering order, the police gathered quickly, and the day's border patrol was about to begin.
Before the departure, team leader Zhao Ju once again emphasized the tasks and precautions of the patrol.
[Explanation] Ping'er substation is responsible for the management and control of Ping'er Port and Jiaaihu Point. The patrol conditions in the jurisdiction are complicated. It takes several hours to patrol along the river along the river, the point and the multi-line, and the Panshan step. In order to deal with the current overseas The continuous spread of the epidemic and the grim situation of the accelerated spread of new mutant strains have prevented criminals from crossing the border through the side roads. The police overcome the high temperature and the high mountains and dense forests of the natural environment and patrol 24 hours a day.
[Concurrent] Zhao Ju, Deputy Head of Pinger Substation, Youyiguan Border Checkpoint
At present, we mainly adopt vehicle patrols and walking patrols, motor vehicle patrols and concealed squatting, drone patrols, and during breaks, we will also use supplementary reconnaissance patrols and other patrol methods to strengthen front-line patrol control. The density and strength.
[Explanation] Every policeman is cautious when walking on the patrol road.
The so-called patrol road is actually the small road that the police have patrolled over and over again. Sometimes when it rains, the road may be covered by newly grown grass, or if it encounters a small landslide, it may have to take a detour.
[Explanation] In the hot weather of more than 30 degrees, the police wear more than ten kilograms of duty equipment, carry backpacks full of epidemic prevention materials and supplies, and their backs are soaked with sweat.
Speaking of unforgettable things during the patrol, policeman Zeng Qilin told reporters about his first patrol experience.
[Concurrent] Police Zeng Qilin
When I went to the 1052 (boundary monument) for the first time on patrol, I was bitten by the mosquito through the grass, and I ran into a two-meter-long snake that was almost chased by it. After returning to the station, the bag in my hand was painful and itchy. , Can not be eliminated for a long time, this is my most unforgettable.
[Commentary] Talking about this job, the policeman Zeng Qilin said that the border is the motherland's first line of defense. Only when the border is safe can the motherland and the people be safe. They are on duty for the country and the people. No matter how hard it is, no matter how tired it is.
[Concurrent] Police Zeng Qilin
Although patrols are very hard every day and the clothes are soaked, I think we have worked so hard to prevent the import of overseas epidemics and consolidate the security and stability of the border line. We feel that no matter how hard we are, no matter how tired we are, it is worth it.
[Explanation] Along the winding mountain road, more than 3 hours later, the patrol team finally reached the 1057 boundary marker.
Captain Zhao Ju took the police to wipe the dust off the boundary marker.
They often say that the boundary marker is not only a symbol of the border between China and Vietnam, but also represents the dignity of the country, and they dare not slack in the slightest.
Zhang Guangquan, Chen Yangmei and Li Jiajin report from Chongzuo, Guangxi
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]