The 169th China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand Joint Mekong River Patrol and Law Enforcement Operation Concludes
The Mekong River joint patrol and law enforcement operation strengthens cross-border crackdowns and waterway security 203 law enforcement personnel from four countries conduct coordinated inspections, making passage order safer and more secure
The 169th joint law enforcement patrol operation along the Mekong River by China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand ended on October 2. The operation was disclosed in related news from Kunming, Yunnan, and law enforcement forces from the four countries jointly participated.
According to reports, the operation dispatched a total of 203 law enforcement personnel and 7 law enforcement boats, focusing on combating crossborder illegal and criminal activities, strengthening navigation safety management and control, and enhancing law enforcement cooperation capabilities. During the operation, joint patrols, segmented patrols, joint inspections, joint stationed training, and navigation channel research were organized.
During the operation, the law enforcement agencies of the four countries focused on risks such as the illegal circulation of chemical precursors for drug production, crossborder smuggling, and illegal border crossing. In total, 48 vessels, 283 personnel, and more than 9,200 tons of cargo were inspected, and onsite surveys and coordinated governance exchanges were carried out in key waters to maintain order and navigation safety along the Mekong River channel.