Thanh Hoa arrests alleged smuggler

According to police, on February 6, Bien hired a van to carry the 13 workers to Mong Cai in the northern province of Quang Ninh for their illegal crossing to China. 

When the vehicle got to Hau Loc district, Thanh Hoa, the workers were caught red handed. Police seized VND20 million (US$884.6), 11,000 CNY (US$1,597), five mobile phones and other belongings. 

The workers, all residents of Sam Son town, said they gave Bien from 500,000 to millions of VND for the crossing.

Bien, born in 1976, has reportedly been in the business for years.

The case is under investigation.