Malaysia detains 20 Vietnamese fishermen
VOV.VN - Twenty Vietnamese fishermen have been detained by the Malaysian Navy for illegally trespassing in disputed territorial waters 26 nautical miles southeast of Tanjung Sedili, per multiple news sources.
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The fishermen, the official said, are between the ages of 16-51 and they did not have any personal identification on them at the time apprehended. On board, more than 10 tons of fish of varying species were found.
Vietnam authorities are continuing to investigate and monitor the situation.