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Two had knowledge of the screening policy before sailing through hearsay.
Two had knowledge of the mandatory/forced repatriation before departure through radio (voice of V.N.).
Total no. of unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 : FIVE (3B, 2G).
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Three stopovers in China.
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None had heard of the news that they would be placed on a deserted island.
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The Sino-Vietnamese border is still opened.
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Serviceman/Policeman : NIL.
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Ex-serviceman : ONE
Hong Kong is chosen for safety reasons.
No criminal offence is reported.
No other VBP was encountered on the way to Hong Kong.
None had knowledge of the following :-
(a)
the 'Push-out' policy in Malaysia;
(b) registration no. of the vessel; (c) seller/owner, and
(d) any Chinese official involved.
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