In this photo taken on Dec. 28, 2018, immigration officers escort a detained Vietnamese national in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Taiwanese immigration authorities have found 24 Vietnamese and are searching for 124 others who left their tour groups after arriving in December on tourist visas. (National Immigration Agency via AP) (Associated Press)TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese immigration authorities have found 24 Vietnamese and are searching for 124 others who left their tour groups after arriving in December on tourist visas. Taiwan’s official Central News Agency said the 148 Vietnamese arrived in four groups on Dec. 21 and Dec. 23. The immigration agency warned that anyone who shelters violators can face up to two years in prison.

Source: Washington Post January 02, 2019 08:31 UTC