At least 27 Vietnamese nationals, including 10 women, were deported through the Trapeang Phlong international border checkpoint in Tbong Khmum on September 25. The General Department of Immigration said the cases involved illegal residence and work, unlawful border crossing, lack of passports, and illegal drug possession or use and procuring. The people concerned in the latter criminal cases had completed their sentences.
The department said the deportations followed instructions from Interior Minister Sar Sokha, ministry leaders and Director General of Immigration Sok Veasna. The 27 people had been handed over by provincial police in Oddar Meanchey, Battambang, Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television — Written by ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
