Vietnam Insider – Authorities in Vietnam have deported 15 Chinese nationals who were found to have entered the country illegally, underscoring ongoing challenges related to unauthorized cross-border movements.
According to Ninh Thuan police, the group was intercepted while traveling along National Highway 1A in Thuan Bac District. Upon inspection, all 15 individuals confessed to having illegally crossed into Vietnamese territory without proper documentation or entry clearance.
Following standard legal procedures, the provincial police issued administrative penalty decisions against the individuals. Eleven of them, along with two minors under the age of 16, were deported and handed over to Chinese authorities via the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son Province, located in northern Vietnam. The remaining two were deported through Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province in the south-central region.
Vietnam has faced increasing instances of illegal entry in recent years, particularly along its northern border, where cross-border movement remains complex due to both geographical and economic factors. Many foreign nationals, especially from neighboring countries, attempt to enter Vietnam in search of employment opportunities or as a transit point to third countries.
Authorities have acknowledged the multifaceted nature of the issue, which often involves organized smuggling networks, fake travel documents, and cooperation between human traffickers. Illegal entries not only pose legal and security concerns but also raise public health risks—an issue that was especially heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnamese law stipulates strict measures against unauthorized border crossings, including administrative fines, deportation, and, in some cases, criminal charges against organizers or repeat offenders. Border control agencies continue to strengthen surveillance, particularly in border provinces such as Lang Son, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai, to deter future violations.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts by Vietnamese authorities to uphold national sovereignty and maintain legal migration channels while addressing the root causes of irregular migration in coordination with neighboring countries.
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Source: Vietnam Insider