Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 714 Worst Plan, Best Preparation
The National Security Department management members in the observation room are very alert to criminal incidents.

Through the evidence provided by Hong Jipeng, even without the orders from their own boss, they were able to guess the deeper story behind Operation Lijian.

There are definitely some terrifying mysteries at the customs and immigration department.

Even the water police within their police force are probably playing an extraordinary role behind Hong Jipeng.

At this moment, this is no longer just a terrorist incident that threatens the security and stability of Hong Kong Island.

The intricate relationships behind the entire incident could eventually lead to turmoil in the Hong Kong government.

There is a high possibility that there are problems in the Marine Police, Customs and Immigration Department. Who can guarantee that there are no other big shots behind them?
"Yes, sir!"

Under the leadership of Zhou Xingxing, all the senior police officers in the police force looked solemn and raised their hands to salute their boss.

"If there is any news, report it to me immediately!"

With a slight nod, Zhou Quan turned around and walked out of the observation room.

He was not planning to personally lead the investigation into Yan Guorong and the masterminds behind the scenes.

Yan Guorong and his people are extremely dangerous, but they are not as brutal and violent as Hong Jipeng.

The subsequent investigation does not require mobilizing the entire police force.

Relying solely on the authority and capabilities of the National Security Bureau, everything can proceed smoothly.

Zhou Quan was very relieved to leave the task to Zhou Xingxing, Luo Danian and others.

What's more, the emergency response team has not been disbanded yet and the police force's alert level remains at level two.

In comparison, the work of the entire police force is what Zhou Quan needs to pay most attention to at the moment.

After watching their boss leave, the National Security Department management members who remained in the observation room also entered a tense and rapid working state.

"Sir Kuang, please prepare the transcript of Hong Jipeng's confession and immediately take over the interrogation work of Sir Guan."

As the highest person in charge on the field, Zhou Xingxing began to deploy various matters in an orderly manner.

"Mr. Luo, you will be responsible for setting up a special task force. All the brothers in the Political Department will be assigned to this team."

"Review the personnel information of the Marine Police, Customs and Immigration Department as quickly as possible."

"I want to see the latest character assessments and background checks of all three inspectors and everyone at the director level."

The interrogation procedure against Yan Guorong is essential, but we cannot place all our hopes of uncovering the mastermind on Yan Guorong.

After all, before everything comes to light, no one knows what role Yan Guorong plays in the deeper hidden story.

On the surface, Yan Guorong and Hong Jipeng were in cahoots with each other, preparing to hijack the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel and force the Hong Kong government to reclaim the Western District Cross-Harbour Tunnel.

He planned to use this crisis event to drive up the price of the shares of Wanzhong Group, which held the corresponding operating rights, and take the opportunity to make a fortune from the disaster.

But if you plan for the worst, prepare for the best.

Yan Guorong’s conspiracy and calculations may not necessarily be a relatively shallow mystery.

The real answer may even involve higher-level structures in the Hong Kong government.

You know, once the Hung Hom Cross-Harbour Tunnel is hijacked by terrorists, they will take this opportunity to force the Hong Kong government to compromise.

The final impact will be more than just a terrorist attack.

The Hong Kong government’s reputation among the higher-ups and even around the world will suffer a severe blow.

The police force, in particular, is the first target of public opinion.

As the head of the Hong Kong government's disciplined forces, the Hong Kong Police Force is responsible for safeguarding the first line of defense for Hong Kong Island's security and stability. The Hong Kong Police Force must be held responsible for such a vicious terrorist attack that took place in Hong Kong Island.

Customs and immigration are relatively secondary responsibilities.

Most importantly, the current police force structure has been completely formed.

From the tough style of the former number one, Sir Xu, to the calm and gentle style of the current number one, Huang Bingyao.

The entire core management of the police force has basically made clear its stance and beliefs.

When Zhou Quan comes to power in the future, he can completely ensure that the police force's position and beliefs are as solid as a rock.

If a terrorist attack and extortion case with such a serious impact were to occur in Hong Kong Island during the current period of Wong Bing-yiu's gentle transition.

This will inevitably implicate the entire core management of the police force.

Especially Zhou Quan, the National Security DCP, he will inevitably bear the brunt of this incident.

After all, Sir Quan's prestige within the police force and even in all walks of life in Hong Kong Island is simply too great.

However, the power of his direct line of support, the National Security Department of the police force, is too transcendent.

As long as Zhou Quan makes a mistake, the possibility of being criticized within the police force may not be high.

However, those ambitious people with ulterior motives outside the police force, other departments in Hong Kong Island, and all walks of life will definitely not miss this opportunity.

The next number one who was originally a foregone conclusion has encountered some disturbances, and there is also a high probability that the National Security Bureau will be restricted.

Zhou Quan's prestige was hit, and naturally, complications would arise within the police force.

By then, some of the suppressed forces will most likely revive as a result.

If the position of the next top cop falls to someone else, it could shake the foundation of the entire police force's future position.

According to conspiracy theories, the vested interests are the masterminds behind the scenes.

The hidden bananas will undoubtedly laugh the most as loyalists to the motherland suffer losses within the police force.

For public purposes, the National Security Department management on the scene could not allow the police force's loyalty to be shaken.

Personally, they are even less likely to sit idly by and watch someone with ill intentions plot against their boss.

The interrogation of Yan Guorong deserves attention, but at the same time, more attention should be paid to the investigations of the Marine Police, Customs and Immigration Department.

Since it is impossible to identify suspicious targets in a short period of time, it is better to initiate a comprehensive review and assessment procedure.

Of course, there is no need to pay special attention to the staff and junior officers under those three departments.

Firstly, the workload is too heavy, and secondly, they simply don't have the ability to create such a big trouble.

According to Zhou Xingxing's deployment, the Operations Security Department and the International Affairs Department continued to operate normally.

Only Kuang Zhili and a group of people focused on the interrogation of Yan Guorong.

As for the Political Investigation Department, it undertook the most important task.

Temporarily abandon some unimportant actions and fully initiate the review and assessment procedures for the Marine Police, Customs and Immigration Department.

Zhou Xingxing, director of the National Security Department, is in charge of coordination, while deputy director Luo Danian is responsible for the implementation of specific work.

It has to be said that among all of Zhou Quan's confidants, Luo Danian is the most similar to him.

Sir Luo is also a versatile person. He is a capable operator externally and a management elite internally.

(End of this chapter)