Vietnam boat detained for illegal fishing in Brunei

Docked: The Vietnamese vessel held by the Royal Brunei Navy at the Brunei Port. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN

A Vietnamese fishing vessel with five crew members who allegedly encroached the waters of Brunei Darussalam for illegal fishing was detained by Royal Brunei Navy personnel, said officials.

The vessel and the five Vietnamese crew, including the captain, were handed over to the Marine Police, Royal Brunei Police Force for further investigations.