A haven of peace on the maritime border.

The coastal border area of ​​Ca Mau province holds a particularly important strategic position in terms of economics, politics, and national defense and security. Over the years, the Provincial Border Guard has affirmed its role as the core, specialized force in managing and protecting territorial sovereignty. Through their efforts to excellently fulfill their duties and actively participate in socio-economic development in their assigned areas, the border guards have become a pillar of peace and security for the people of coastal localities.

• Ca Mau Border Guard maintains maritime border security.
• Building a strong maritime border in the southernmost tip of the Fatherland.
• Socio-economic development is linked to ensuring national defense and security in the coastal border region.

The people working together

Through exemplary models such as "Safe Boat and Ship Groups," "Villages and Hamlets Free from Crime and Social Evils," and the movement "All People Participate in Protecting National Territorial Sovereignty and Border Security," the Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard has strongly promoted the role of the people in self-governance, self-prevention, and self-protection; improving the effectiveness of combating crime, violations of the law, illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and destructive fishing practices; preventing hotspots, passive responses, and unexpected events.

Activities related to the "Model Hamlet Free from Crime and Social Evils" in U Minh commune.

Arising from the need to maintain political security and social order in coastal border areas in the new situation, especially in light of the complex developments of various types of crimes, social vices, and illegal activities at the grassroots level, the "Model Hamlet Free from Crime and Social Vices" was established and has proven effective. This model focuses on promoting the self-governance role of the people at the grassroots level, building safe, healthy coastal hamlets and villages free from crime and social vices. Through this, it directly impacts the awareness and responsibility of the people in crime prevention and maintaining security and order right from the residential area, becoming a shining example in the mass movement to protect security and order in coastal border areas.

Currently, the entire province has effectively established and maintained 12 "Model Hamlets Free from Crime and Social Evils," with 226 self-governing security and order groups and nearly 1,200 participating members. Through the activities of this model, the people have provided many valuable sources of information, helping the Border Guard and other functional forces detect and handle 24 cases of illegal possession, use, and sale of narcotics; 3 cases of organizing and brokering illegal entry and exit; and 2 cases of transporting and keeping wild animals. In addition, 120 family conflicts have been successfully mediated, contributing to maintaining security and order stability at the grassroots level.

Strong local area

Captain Tran Thai Bao, Deputy Political Officer of Khanh Tien Border Guard Station, said: “The unit coordinates with local Party committees and authorities to focus on leveraging the combined strength of the nationwide movement to build and protect border sovereignty and security, consolidate national defense and security, maintain public order and security, and ensure political stability in the locality. We strictly and effectively implement professional measures, closely monitor the situation at sea and in the area, promptly detect the schemes and tactics of hostile forces and various types of individuals, and ensure the task of managing and protecting the sovereignty of the maritime border.”

The suspect, who stole fishing gear along the coast, was discovered and apprehended by border guards.

Through models such as "Crime- and Social Vice-Free Hamlets," "Safe Boat Teams," "Border Guard Loudspeakers," and "School Law Propaganda Teams," border guard forces implement measures to closely monitor the local situation; promote the nationwide movement to protect national security, and effectively combat and prevent the activities of various types of criminals and social vices.

From 2023 to the present, the Khanh Tien Border Guard Station, in coordination with anti-drug and crime prevention forces, has arrested and initially investigated one case involving eight individuals involved in fishing ground disputes resulting in injuries; initiated criminal proceedings in four cases involving four individuals for illegal possession of narcotics, completed initial dossiers, and handed over the suspects and evidence to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ca Mau Provincial Police. Regarding administrative violations, they have detected and processed 12 cases, imposing fines exceeding 400 million VND. In addition, they have detected and handled over 20 cases related to national border management and protection; prevention of social evils; trade, production, and trading of counterfeit and prohibited goods, and consumer protection; violations of laws in fisheries exploitation and fishing; and violations of inland waterway traffic regulations.

Border guards arrested individuals involved in fishing ground disputes and fights that resulted in injuries.

Furthermore, the Khanh Tien Border Guard Station, in coordination with local police and military forces, regularly exchanges information and cooperates closely to promptly handle incidents occurring in the area, preventing any passive or unexpected situations. This ensures good political security in the area, maintains a peaceful life for the people, and creates favorable conditions for people to confidently engage in production, develop the economy, and build a strong maritime border.

“Border guards are as close to the people as fish are to water, always thinking of the people, doing things that benefit them, and are loved and trusted by the people. With the border guards, the coastal border areas are always peaceful, ” shared Mr. Nguyen Quoc Nghiem, Hamlet 3, U Minh Commune.

The peace along the Ca Mau maritime border is not only woven from the patrolling footsteps of the green-uniformed soldiers, but also from the unity and cooperation of every citizen in the coastal border area. Self-governing models truly become a strong bond between the military and the people, creating a solid shield. In the journey of protecting sovereignty and developing a sustainable maritime economy, border guards are a reliable support, a bridge connecting the Party's will and the people's hearts, determined to keep the homeland's airspace and seas stable, safe, and constantly flourishing.

Thanh Hai

Source: https://baocamau.vn/diem-tua-binh-yen-noi-bien-gioi-bien-a127460.html