Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Along with firmly protecting national sovereignty,maintaining security, order and safety on islands and seas, the force willstrictly maintain readiness to combat as well as prevent disasters, search andrescue, while speeding up reform, enhancing the quality of political and ideological education, and promoting the study and following of President Ho Chi Minh’sideology, moral example and lifestyle.
At the same time, the force will continue to effectivelypromote international cooperation, and roll out measures to prevent and fight allkinds of crimes, said participants.
A report on the VCG operations in 2023 showed that the force completed all tasks for the year, while recommending policies and solutions to deal with arising problems to the CentralMilitary Commission and the Ministry of National Defence.
During the year, the force conducted 18 search and rescuemissions, saving 36 people, two fishing boats, one cargo ship and recoveringthree bodies to hand over to local administrations.
It discovered and handled six cases of IUU fishing regulationviolations involving seven vessels.
The VCG also showed strong performance in criminalprevention and control, investigating and handling 1,759 cases with 2,075 suspects,an increase of 573 cases and 672 suspects compared to 2022. The force collected85 billion VND (3.48 million USD) of administrative fines and seized exhibits./.
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