Maintain drug-free zones.

In recent years, Ca Mau province has been implementing a comprehensive range of solutions to prevent, combat, and gradually eliminate drug abuse at the grassroots level. With the decisive involvement of the entire political system and the positive support and participation of the people, drug prevention and control efforts in the province have achieved significant results, creating a solid foundation for building a drug-free Ca Mau province by 2030.

• Ca Mau has 19 communes that meet the standards of being drug-free communes.
• Drug prevention and control at the grassroots level.
• Ca Mau Border Guard Force arrests in numerous cases of illegal possession of narcotics.

Raising public awareness

One of the highlights is the widespread participation of the entire population in drug prevention and control. Propaganda efforts have been intensified through diverse forms, tailored to different target groups, from schools and residential areas to businesses with security and order requirements. The content focuses on clarifying the harmful effects of drugs, the methods used to lure and entice young people, and the legal regulations related to the illegal possession, use, and sale of narcotics. As a result, the awareness and compliance with the law among the people, especially young people, have significantly improved; many families have proactively cooperated with the authorities in managing and educating their relatives, contributing to preventing the problem from an early stage.

The police in Dinh Thanh commune distributed leaflets to raise awareness about preventing and combating social evils among female officials and members.

Recognizing social prevention as a key solution, commune-level police forces proactively advised Party committees and local authorities to include the goal of building drug-free areas in the local development resolution for the 2025-2030 period. Hundreds of awareness campaigns were organized, thousands of leaflets were distributed directly to the people, along with a widespread installation of billboards and slogans, helping to raise community awareness and create a strong ripple effect in society.

In addition, the management of drug addicts and illegal drug users has been implemented strictly and comprehensively. Following the motto "identify each individual, manage each case," the authorities have created management files, promptly identifying new users to be monitored and processed according to regulations. Two drug rehabilitation centers in the province are operating effectively, implementing a personalized rehabilitation model combining treatment, education, vocational training, and behavioral rehabilitation. Nearly 1,000 people who have completed rehabilitation are being managed and supported in reintegrating into the community, preventing any security or order issues from arising.

By the end of 2025, the entire province will have 19 communes meeting the standards of drug-free areas, including: Ninh Quoi, Vinh Loc, Hong Dan, Vinh Phuoc, Vinh Loi, An Trach, Dat Moi, Phu My, Tan Hung, Nguyen Phich, Ninh Thanh Loi, Hung Hoi, Vinh Hau, Tan Thuan, Ta An Khuong, Vinh Thanh, Tam Giang, Khanh An, and Hung My. Along with these localities, there are also exemplary models and innovative approaches, becoming bright spots in the nationwide movement to protect national security.

According to Comrade Le Hoai Men, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hong Dan Commune, the commune police, in coordination with Ngan Dua High School, are building a "Drug-Free School" model. The school organizes and implements the model, assigning cadres, union members, and association members to act as key figures in its organization, activities, and development. The goal is to create a safe, healthy, friendly school environment completely free from the infiltration, use, or trafficking of narcotic substances.

Preventing it at the root.

The fight against and suppression of drug-related crimes has been identified as a key step in cutting off the "supply source". In 2025, the Ca Mau Provincial Police discovered and dismantled more than 320 cases and prosecuted 460 defendants related to drugs.

Operational measures were implemented flexibly and effectively, ranging from comprehensive patrols and control of the area to surprise inspections of businesses operating under conditions related to security and order. Task forces 21 and 238 of the Provincial Police maintained regular and flexible operations in terms of time, location, and methods, promptly detecting and preventing illegal drug trafficking, storage, and use.

The police in Dinh Thanh commune, in coordination with other departments and organizations, signed an agreement to ensure security and order in the area.

Ca Mau aims to have at least 50% of its communes and wards meet the criteria of being drug-free by 2026, moving towards building a drug-free Ca Mau province by 2030. This is not only a task to ensure security and order but also a long-term strategy to create a safe living environment, serving sustainable socio -economic development.

To achieve this, the Party Committees and People's Committees of wards and communes are focusing on directing the implementation of the Resolution on building and maintaining drug-free wards and communes. The solutions being focused on include strengthening propaganda to raise awareness and understanding among cadres, Party members, and the people. Strengthening the role and responsibility of Party committees, Party organizations, the government, the Fatherland Front, political and social organizations, and cadres and Party members, especially leaders, in decisively leading and directing the work of drug prevention, control, and suppression. At the same time, promoting the core role of the commune-level police force; proactively monitoring the situation, combating and dismantling drug trafficking and transportation networks, preventing the formation of locations for organizing and harboring the illegal use of drugs, and preventing individuals involved in the illegal buying and selling of drugs from residing within the area. Focus on building up the commune police force and the grassroots security and order protection force to meet the requirements of the tasks in the new situation.

The headquarters of Nha Lau 1 hamlet, Ninh Thanh Loi A commune, is campaigning to encourage local residents to say no to drugs.

Local authorities are focusing on improving the effectiveness of drug rehabilitation; managing and educating drug addicts and those returning to their communities after rehabilitation. Efforts are being made to effectively prevent the increase of new drug addicts, resolutely preventing drugs from entering schools in any form; and building a healthy, secure, safe, and civilized social environment around schools. Furthermore, resources for drug prevention and control are being strengthened. The drug prevention and control program is being integrated with other crime and social vice prevention programs; and the effectiveness of inter-agency coordination among units, communities, agencies, organizations, and businesses in the area is being enhanced to create combined resources and strength.

Thanh Hai

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