Society

Illegal immigrants arrested in northern Dien Bien province

Border guards in the northern border province of Bien Bien have arrested seven people who illegally entered Vietnam.
Illegal immigrants arrested in northern Dien Bien province ảnh 1Dien Bien authroities hand over 20 Chinese citizens to China (Photo: VNA)
Dien Bien (VNA) – Border guards in the northernborder province of Bien Bien have arrested seven people who illegally enteredVietnam.

The illegal immigrants, including four adults and three children, wereseized on early April 25 at Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district, while attemptingto enter Vietnam.

At the A Pa Chai border post, they confessed that they are membersof two families, and committed the violations in fear of undertakingCOVID-19 quarantine. They were then sent to quarantine in line withregulations.

Earlier on April 24, Dien Bien authorities handed over 20Chinese people involving in two cases of “brokering illegal entry” that wereuncovered in early April.

At 15pm of April 1 in Ca Hau village, Na U commune, Dien Bien district, borderguards in the Tay Trang international border gate arrested Nguyen Van Sinh,born in 1988 and residing in Pom Pot commune of Dien Bien district who wasguiding two taxis carrying nine Chinese from Pom Lot commune to the border tohand over to another suspect in Na U commune of Dien Bien district beforecrossing the border to China for 8 million VND for each person.

On April 6, 10 Vietnamese and nine Chinese were arrested inthe Vietnam-Laos border in Ca Hau village of Na U commune while trying to exitVietnam illegally. Two more Chinese who were hiding in the border were alsoseized on the same day. They said that they hired Vietnamese people to drivethem with motorbikes to the border of Dien Bien for nearly 9 million VND perperson.

After being detained, the 20 Chinese citizens were then sentto quarantine before being handed over to Chinese authorities on April 24.

On the same day, Dien Bien authorities also received 13Vietnamese citizens returning from China./.
VNA
#Illegal immigrants #Bien Bien #Chinese people #illegal entry #Vietnam-Laos border #quarantine #COVID-19 #Vietnam #Vietnam news #Vietnam News Agency Dien Bien
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

A newly built house under the substandard housing elimination programme in Dak Lak (Photo: VNA)

Dak Lak completes nearly 90% of plan to eliminate substandard houses

As of July 9, 8,526 houses had been newly built or repaired, including 6,626 new constructions and 1,900 repairs, achieving 89.5% of the target. Over 6,000 houses have been handed over and are now occupied, providing stable accommodation for families benefiting from social policies, as well as low-income and near-poor households.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien receives the token of 82 billion VND from Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong. (Photo: VNA)

Banking sector donates 3.1 million USD to housing programme

Since April 2024, the banking sector has committed a total of 1.36 trillion VND to the programme. Of this amount, 1.1 trillion VND has already been disbursed, while the remaining funds will be released following the issuance of allocation guidelines by the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs (180 billion VND) and the submission of complete documents by localities (85 billion VND).

The two-week programme gathers nearly 40 scientists, young researchers, PhD students, engineers, technicians, and students from five countries. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam fosters young talent in astrophysics through int'l summer school

The SAGI 2025 Summer School is one of the flagship initiatives of the Simons Astrophysics Group at ICISE (SAGI), which was recently established in Gia Lai with support from the US-based Simons Foundation and the guidance of Vietnamese-origin scientists such as Dr. Nguyen Trong Hien, Professor Hoang Chi Thiem (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute), and Dr. Nguyen Luong Quang.

Officers check a fisherman's compliance with regulations on combating IUU fishing. (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho reports no fishing violations in foreign waters for three years

Can Tho city is now home to 795 registered fishing vessels with a combined capacity of 209,648 horsepower. Among those, 346 vessels measure 15 metres or longer, requiring the installation of monitoring systems, and 28 vessels provide logistical support services to the fishing industry.

Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, President of the Vietnam Youth Federation, and head of the forum organising board Nguyen Tung Lam speaks at the press briefing. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese young intellectuals’ forum to highlight national development

Since its inception in 2018, the global forum of Vietnamese young intellectuals has attracted over 1,000 young intellectuals worldwide, contributing to programmes and policies related to developing young talents in Vietnam. The Global Vietnamese Young Intellectuals Network now has over 2,000 active members globally.

Young OVs visit Nha Rong wharf in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)

Young overseas Vietnamese write next chapter of peace

Organised annually by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs since 2004 (with a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19), Vietnam Summer Camp serves as a meaningful platform for young expatriates to reconnect with their roots, strengthen bonds with their peers in Vietnam, and foster a deeper love for the homeland.

Berlin exhibition highlights the beauty of Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s charm captured in Berlin photo exhibition

The exhibition offers an authentic, vivid portrayal of a developing Vietnam entering a new era. He expressed his hope that the event would enhance cultural ties between the two countries and help German audiences, including the Vietnamese community, better understand Vietnam.

China triumphs at DIFF 2025 grand finale (Photo: VNA)

China wins championship at DIFF 2025

China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng team won the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival with an emotionally resonant performance titled “Da Nang: shining gem, city of the future,” showcasing advanced lighting effects and a ten-song musical display.

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet visit a UXO clearance site in Quang Tri province on April 2, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, US see encouraging results in settling war consequences

The two former adversaries have worked together to tackle the lasting impacts of the war, including UXO detecting and clearance, the search for those missing in action, and dioxin/Agent Orange remediation. These efforts have become a foundation of the Vietnam–US relationship, helping to elevate it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s achievements in population management spotlighted

Vietnam still faces challenges in meeting its population and development goals. These include a rapidly declining birth rate (in 2024, the fertility rate dropped to just 1.91 children per woman) and a rapidly ageing population. Vietnam is among the fastest ageing countries, due to the low birth rate. The imbalance in the sex ratio at birth remains high, and teenage pregnancies are on the rise.