Illustrative image (Source: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) - The 80th Mekong Riverjoint patrol, led by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, concluded on March 22at Guanlei port, Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture in southwest China'sYunnan province.
The four-day patrol covered 512km with seven vessels and 187law enforcement officials taking part.
A total of 12 vessels, 25 people and 8.5 tonnes of cargowere inspected during the mission.
The joint patrols first started in December 2011 after agang hijacked two cargo ships and killed 13 Chinese sailors in Thai waters.
Nearly 13,000 officers and 680 vessels have so far joinedthe past 80 missions, contributing to cracking down on crimes.
The Mekong River is a vital waterway for cross-bordershipping among China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.-VNA
The four-day patrol covered 512km with seven vessels and 187law enforcement officials taking part.
A total of 12 vessels, 25 people and 8.5 tonnes of cargowere inspected during the mission.
The joint patrols first started in December 2011 after agang hijacked two cargo ships and killed 13 Chinese sailors in Thai waters.
Nearly 13,000 officers and 680 vessels have so far joinedthe past 80 missions, contributing to cracking down on crimes.
The Mekong River is a vital waterway for cross-bordershipping among China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.-VNA
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