Among that team, Major Vu Van Cuong, Deputy Head of Operations at Si Pha Phin Border Guard Station (Dien Bien Provincial Border Guard Command), is a prime example of political fortitude, dedication, and unwavering determination in the fight against crime and the firm protection of national sovereignty and border security.

Born in 1993, Vu Van Cuong appears quite "tough," perhaps due to the long months he spent enduring the harsh sun and rain in the remote border regions, battling drug criminals with intense vigilance and physical strength. Having held various positions, from investigator and officer in the Special Task Force for Drug and Crime Prevention to Team Leader of the Drug and Crime Prevention Team, and currently serving as Deputy Head of Operations at the Si Pha Phin Border Guard Post, he has consistently demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility, proactiveness, and keen insight in gathering information, researching targets, and providing effective advice to the Party Committee and commanders in leading and directing the implementation of tasks.

Major Vu Van Cuong. Photo: Provided by the subject.

Major Vu Van Cuong's outstanding quality is his spirit of "daring to think, daring to act, and daring to take responsibility," readily facing danger. With this spirit, he has directly commanded and participated in many large and complex drug trafficking cases. From 2020 to the present, Vu Van Cuong has directly detected, participated in, and advised on the fight against 290 cases, arresting 377 suspects and seizing over 600 kg of various types of drugs along with many valuable exhibits. These figures not only reflect the scale and fierce nature of the fight against drug crime along the Dien Bien border but also affirm the capabilities, courage, and silent dedication of this young border guard officer.

Not only is Major Vu Van Cuong resourceful in handling criminal cases, but he has also directly participated in many long-term stakeouts in rugged mountainous terrain and harsh weather conditions. In many cases, he quickly neutralized the suspects' firearms, ensuring the safety of the force and successfully completing the mission. Most recently, in Case DB625 under the jurisdiction of the Si Pha Phin Border Guard Post, he and his colleagues continued their successful fight, contributing to preventing drug smuggling across the border.

Alongside the fight against drug trafficking, Major Vu Van Cuong actively participates in handling other types of crimes and protecting security and order in border areas. He also closely coordinates with local organizations in patrolling, controlling, disseminating legal information, building political foundations, assisting people in socio -economic development, preventing and controlling diseases, and combating illegal immigration. For his outstanding achievements, Major Vu Van Cuong has been awarded many prestigious honors by various levels. Notably, he was awarded the Third-Class Military Merit Medal (2022); in 2023, he was honored as a national exemplary figure in studying and following the ideology, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh; and he was one of the 10 outstanding young people at the national and military levels (2023) and within the Border Guard Force (2024). He was awarded a certificate of commendation by the People's Committee of Dien Bien province and selected as an exemplary figure in implementing the patriotic emulation movement during the period 2018-2023.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/ban-linh-cua-can-bo-tre-1023013