Caught 4 barges illegally mining sand and gravel
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 28, Thanh Chuong District Police coordinated with the authorities of Thanh Giang, Thanh Tien communes and Dung town to organize the drawing up of records to handle administrative violations against subjects illegally exploiting sand and gravel on Lam River.
Previously, at around 1:00 a.m. on October 27, after receiving a report from the people, Thanh Chuong District Police coordinated with Thanh Giang Commune forces to catch red-handed two large barges of Nam Dan District residents brazenly installing a hose.illegal sand miningon Lam River in Thanh Giang Commune. On 2 barges there are about 100 m3sand.
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Thanh Chuong district authorities handle administrative violations against sand mining boats illegally operating on Lam River. Photo: Van Ly |
Also on the evening of October 27, authorities caught two barges illegally mining sand on Lam River in Thanh Tien commune and Dung town.
Each barge has about more than 10 m3sand without valid documents. The authorities have drawn up a record to confiscate the vehicle and proceed to handle it according to the provisions of law.