Relevant forces in Binh Phuoc province’s Hon Quang district, southern Vietnam, have detained a group of 15 Chinese citizens who had illegally entered the Vietnamese territory, local police said on April 1.
Chinese nationals are put into quarantine in line with regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control
The police noticed three suspicious seven-seater cars on March 31 as they were travelling around the areas of Minh Duc and Minh Tam communes.
Searching the vehicles, the police discovered a total of 18 people, including 15 Chinese citizens.
During the questioning, two members of the group attempted to run away and hid in a nearby rubber forest in 1A hamlet of Minh Duc commune.
The two female suspects were eventually caught early on April 1 thanked to concerted efforts made by local residents and police forces.
Following their arrest, the police placed the group into quarantine in line with regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control.
At present, the case is under further investigation.
