Arrest of 3 boats illegally exploiting sand and gravel on Lam River
(Baonghean.vn) - 03 boats illegally mining sand and gravel on Lam River in Anh Son district were discovered and arrested by authorities.
At 8:30 a.m. on April 24, while patrolling and controlling the Lam River area in the territory of 3 communes of Khai Son, Lang Son and Linh Son, Anh Son District Police coordinated with the Waterway Traffic Police Department (PC68) of Nghe An Provincial Police to discover and arrest 3 boats illegally exploiting sand and gravel, seizing nearly 10m3sand
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| Anh Son District Police inspect seized illegal sand mining vehicles. Photo: Hoai Chung |
The boat owners who illegally exploited sand and gravel all reside in village 1, Lang Son commune, Anh Son district, including: Mr. Nguyen Viet Thuan (born in 1962), Mr. Pham Hong Hai (born in 1985) andMrs. Nguyen Thi Thuan (born 1960).
Through inspection, the owners of these vehicles, in addition to illegally exploiting sand and gravel, also did not have vehicle registration certificates; did not have professional registration certificates, technical safety certificates and environmental protection certificates.
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| Punishing boat owners who violate regulations. Photo: Hoai Chung |
The Traffic Police Team (Anh Son District Police) has filed a case to administratively fine the violators with a total amount of 3 million VND. All vehicles and evidence seized and temporarily detained have been handed over to Anh Son District Police for handling.
