Nghe An sets up checkpoint on Chu River to promptly detect illegal immigrants
(Baonghean.vn) - In Thong Thu commune, Que Phong border district, there is a Chu river flowing from Laos. It is determined that people cross the border on this river, so the Border Guard Station and Thong Thu commune authorities have set up checkpoints to prevent and detect illegal immigrants.
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The road down to the checkpoint by the Chu River is quite steep and winding. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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On the way down to the checkpoint, there are some tents set up by locals to store motorbikes. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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The checkpoint was set up on the riverbank, at the junction between the Chu River and the Hua Na hydroelectric reservoir. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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To ensure patrol and guard work, the Working Group assigned officers and soldiers to cook on site. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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The working group's lunch on March 26, 2020 included green vegetables and river shrimp. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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At the checkpoint, there are 3 officers and soldiers of Thong Thu Border Post and 1 militiaman of the commune. According to Senior Lieutenant Ho Trong Thiet - Head of the Working Group, this place is guarded 24/7 to ensure the prevention of people using the river to cross the border; and to promptly detect illegal immigrants. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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The working group used motorboats to patrol the river. Photo: Thanh Cuong |