Mong Cai City police in the northern province of Quang Ninh, in co-operation with the border guard force of the Mong Cai International Border Gate, received a child who was sold to China.
Mong Cai City police receive a trafficked four-month-old infant from the Chinese police on Tuesday.
The infant was handed over by Fangchenggang City police (China) on Tuesday.
The trafficked infant named Ha Duc Tuan, born on July 1, 2017, belongs to Dong Quang Village, Dong Lam Commune, Hoanh Bo District (Quang Ninh Province), according to the local police.
Soon after receiving the baby, Mong Cai City police and local doctors carried out a medical examination of the infant and completed necessary administrative formalities to take him to the province’s social support centre.
Earlier, on July 20, Mong Cai City police co-operated with Dongxing City police (China) to investigate some Vietnamese nationals suspected of being involved in the infant trafficking case.
The case was first uncovered by Fangchenggeng City police on July 5.
In Viet Nam, during the investigation process, Mong Cai City police initially verified, clarified and summoned suspects, who admitted to their involvement, according to the city police.
The police are expanding the investigation. — VNS