Ca Mau, April 23 -- The High Command of Coast Guard Region 4 and border guards in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has been taking drastic measures to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly violations relating to vessel monitoring systems (VMS). The high command said that since April 2024, authorities have penalised 338 cases involving 391 fishing vessels, imposing fines totalling nearly 6 billion VND (230,900 USD). Investigations have identified 21 cases linked to illegal transportation across borders and disruptions to computer and telecoms networks or electronic devices, with two criminal cases initiated for facilitating illegal immigration. Local courts have adjudicated three cases, sentencing 18 indi...