Hong Kong's anti-smuggling task force will continue to take stringent enforcement action against smuggling activity and bring the culprits to court, a senior police officer said Tuesday.
The remarks were made by Chief Inspector Anti-smuggling Task Force Mark Steeple at a press briefing on the recent trend of smuggling by small craft in the Mirs Bay area.
The prevailing smuggling trend indicates that the carriage of unmanifested cargoes such as vehicles parts, electrical appliances and computer parts by small-motorized sampans is now increasingly popular.
Noting the increase of smuggling activities in Mirs Bay, Steeple said that the Hong Kong Police and the Customs and Excise Department had mounted a series of joint operations with the Marine Police North Division to curb the problem.
Steeple stated that Marine Police Region would continue to use the latest technology available to enhance operational efficiency and curb smuggling activity at sea.
In addition, the Hong Kong Police will continue to maintain contact with its mainland counterpart to improve overall operational effectiveness.
He reiterated that the Hong Kong Police would continue working with other government departments against smuggling at sea in the fight against smuggling activity.
(Xinhua News Agency October 9, 2002)
