Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 768: Customs Sir's Request

Watching Luo Danian leave, Kuang Zhili and Chen Yongqin smiled at each other.

"Sir Chen, sorry for the wait!"

Kuang Zhili stretched out his hand and stepped forward to greet him, giving the customs chief enough face.

"No, no, I am the one who disturbed you while you were working, Sir Kuang!"

Chen Yongqin also kept his posture very straight, and he shook hands with Kuang Zhili with a smile on his face.

"Mr. Chen, let's talk inside!"

After a brief greeting, Kuang Zhili waved his hand and invited the guest to take a seat.

"Mr. Chen, I'm very sorry. Our National Security Department needs to take over your customs' arms smuggling case this time."

Sorry is just a humble remark. Kwong Chi-lap is very determined to take over the leadership of this arms smuggling case.

He couldn't be sure of Chen Yongqin's purpose for coming.

But in any case, this does not affect his next actions.

To be honest, the criminal group behind this arms smuggling case is so powerful that Kwong Chi-lap does not think the Customs has the ability to handle it.

The most important point is that the various behaviors of the Customs in this case undoubtedly show that there are huge problems within it.

Completely cleaning up the customs will be one of the main tasks of the Political Investigation Department under his command.

Until the loyalties within the customs are certain, the department only needs to carry out its daily work step by step.

"Of course I agree with your idea, Sir Kuang."

Chen Yongqin nodded heavily. He did not have any objections.

"The firepower of the criminals involved in this case was extremely fierce."

"If your police force had not taken precautions, our customs would have suffered heavy losses."

"In terms of human resources and weapons and equipment, our customs force cannot be compared with your police force."

"It is the safest way to handle this case for your police force to take over."

Unlike his customs subordinates who want to be promoted, Chen Yongqin, as the head of customs, needs to consider more macro-level issues.

Even though he was not aware of the situation at the North District hazardous materials warehouse, he was able to deeply understand the complexity behind this arms smuggling case through Shao Yaying's telephone report.

With just the combat effectiveness of their Customs Action Team, how could they possibly compete with those mercenaries who risked their lives on the edge of a knife, and the even more terrifying arms dealers.

The Customs’ Maritime Action Team is, of course, responsible for combating maritime crime.

But if a real gunfight or exchange of fire is involved, the police force is still the main force.

Even if the Customs is in charge of leading a major operation, the Police Force's Marine District and Flying Tigers will almost always participate.

If there was only the customs action team, it wouldn't be a big deal.

What's more, they are facing a lot of troubles within the customs now.

You know, in Shao Yaying's telephone report just now, she emphasized the reasons why the National Security Department of the Police Force temporarily detained their customs personnel.

The direct departments under Sir Quan never do anything without purpose.

Therefore, Chen Yongqin is not asking for leave in his heart, for he is afraid that there really is a traitor among his brothers again.

The reason why he personally visited Kwong Chi-lap this time was that he had no intention of competing with the National Security Department for the dominance of the arms smuggling case.

The most fundamental point is that the National Security Department has the highest legal priority. Even if he wants to fight for it, it is impossible for him to win it.

Even if the lawsuit is brought to the Security Bureau, the Security Bureau will definitely stand on the side of the police force.

After all, the Security Bureau also needs to comply with the National Security Act and cannot easily interfere and influence the decisions of the police force.

What's more, Sir Lu, who has gradually been performing the work of the Security Bureau, and Sir Quan, who has also begun to take full charge of the work of the police force, have a close relationship.

Within the legal and compliant procedures, how could Sir Lu possibly offend Sir Quan?
Chen Yongqin had already chosen to give up the leadership of this arms smuggling case when he was still at the Customs Headquarters.

How to investigate and clean up the customs internally, this was the fundamental reason why he came to visit Kuang Chi-lap in person.

Customs was investigated by the National Security Department, which is in line with Hong Kong Island's internal review procedures.

The police force's National Security Department and the Independent Commission Against Corruption have the power to investigate all Hong Kong government departments.

Shao Yaying and others were temporarily taken back to the police headquarters by the National Security Department. Chen Yongqin had no intention of asking for them directly from the National Security Department.

Chen Yongqin's top priority is how to properly handle this incident and minimize the adverse impact on the customs.

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In his opinion, the ICAC is currently not aware of the actions of the National Security Department of the Police Force.

Therefore, it would be best if the internal investigation of the customs is limited to the National Security Department.

If possible, he hopes that the customs can also take the initiative to participate in the subsequent investigation procedures.

In the final analysis, Customs being investigated and screened by the National Security Bureau and Customs actively cooperating with the National Security Bureau to clean up its internal affairs are two completely different concepts.

The former is a serious work error within the customs, while the latter can barely be regarded as the customs making up for its mistakes.

"Sir Kuang, our customs will fully cooperate with your National Security Department's operations."

"Our Assistant Commissioner of Ports and Maritime Affairs, Kwok Tsz-keung, is well aware of the background and relationships of all the aerospace companies in Hong Kong Island."

"If there really is a transit point for a transnational arms smuggling group in Hong Kong Island, Guo Ziqiang should be able to provide some help to your National Security Department."

"Before being promoted to Assistant Commissioner, Kwok Tze Keung was the head of the Complaints Investigation Division."

"In identifying and clearing up the internal procedures of our customs, Guo Ziqiang can also assist Sir Kuang and your colleagues in the Political Investigation Department."

Chen Yongqin has two close confidants who control the two most powerful departments of the customs.

Assistant Commissioner of Ports and Maritime Affairs Department, Kwok Chi-keung, and Intelligence and Investigation Department, Shiu Nga-ying.

Now that Shao Yaying herself is confused, Guo Ziqiang is undoubtedly the only candidate for Chen Yongqin.

"Of course, I'm just making a suggestion. Everything depends on your opinion, Sir Kuang."

After a brief pause, Chen Yongqin considered carefully and continued to speak.

"Guo Ziqiang has some flaws in his character, but his ability and loyalty are beyond doubt."

"If you agree, Sir Kuang, you can first conduct a screening investigation on Guo Ziqiang."

This time he personally visited Kwong Chi-lap to ask for his help.

But it was definitely not an order for Kuang Zhili to do things according to his wishes, and he simply didn't have the courage to do so.

The actions of the National Security Department depend entirely on the ideas of Luo Danian and Kuang Zhili.

If anyone else dares to interfere beyond his authority, the boss above him, Sir Quan, will take action.

(End of this chapter)