Illegal mineral exploitation challenge for island authorityVietNamNet Bridge – Illegal mineral exploitation in Phu Quoc District in Kien Giang Province has defied the local government for many years, reported online newspaper vov.vn. Police are at the scene of an illegal sand exploitation on Phu Quoc Island. Referring to measures to counter illegal mineral exploitation, he said the police would cooperate with other authorities to supervise mineral exploitation in the district. He added that traffic police would enhance patrolling to monitor illegal exploitation and transportation of minerals. However, local people say that illegal exploitation activities are being carried out more discreetly and artfully to avoid the authorities.

Source: VietNamNet News May 25, 2018 07:30 UTC