Caught 3 subjects illegally mining large-scale minerals in Phu Quoc Special Zone

On July 23, the Police Department for Investigation of Crimes of Corruption, Economy, Smuggling, and Environment of An Giang Province Police said that it had coordinated with Phu Quoc Special Zone Police to arrest 3 subjects illegally mining minerals in Duong Bao Quarter, Phu Quoc Special Zone.

The scene where the subjects carried out illegal mineral exploitation.

Previously, on July 22, in Duong Bao neighborhood, the interdisciplinary task force caught subjects illegally mining soil and rock on an area of over 1,000 square meters. At the scene, the task force seized many exhibits and means of violation, including: 1 excavator (type 9), 2 large trucks and about more than 100 cubic meters of excavated soil and rock.

Through initial investigation, the subjects confessed that Mr. Tu Van N. (born in 1979, residing in Group 8, Quarter 1, An Minh Commune, An Giang Province) was the organizer of the illegal exploitation, taking advantage of remote areas with few people passing by to commit the violation.

Mr. N. hired Mr. To Xuan T. (born in 1979, residing in Hamlet 1, Yen Khanh Commune, Ninh Binh Province) to operate an excavator, hoist the soil onto a truck, driven by Mr. Vo Van K. (born in 1982, residing in Phu Quoi Hamlet, Phu An Commune), to transport and sell to individuals who need to level the ground and build projects.

At the time of inspection, the subjects could not present mineral exploitation licenses issued by competent authorities. The working group drew up a record, temporarily seized all exhibits and means of violation, and handed over the case to Phu Quoc Special Zone Police for further investigation, verification and strict handling in accordance with the law.

News and photos: HOANG DO

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