Reported 7 months ago
A man from Mainland China named Ruan drove a small boat into Tamsui River and claimed to surrender to the coast guard, prompting concerns over a security breach in the capital. The coast guard stations along the coast use human-operated radar stations, with a verification process involving the Navy when unidentified targets are detected. There are four procedures to handle such situations, including activating a remote surveillance system for confirmation. To enhance defense capabilities, long-range military-grade infrared imaging systems have been deployed in various locations across Taiwan and Kinmen. Plans are also in place to install similar equipment in specific areas, like the Tamsui River mouth. The incident highlighted the need to review standard procedures for dealing with incursions into territorial waters beyond the country's 12-nautical-mile limit.
Source: YAHOO