Philippine Coast Guard finds 13 undocumented Chinese nationals on vessel in Bataan
inquirer.net — November 27, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC
The Philippine Coast Guard discovered 13 undocumented Chinese nationals on a dredger vessel near Mariveles, Bataan, during an inspection on Tuesday. The crew had initially claimed all documentation was in order but was later found to have only eight Filipino members listed. Upon further inspection, nine undocumented Chinese crew members were found, followed by four more hiding on the vessel. The Coast Guard also discovered a uniform resembling that of the People's Liberation Army, raising concerns about the individuals' intentions. The Coast Guard is taking legal action and coordinating with other agencies regarding the custody of the undocumented individuals.