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Following the liaison visit to French National Police, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tsang Wai-hung, paid a visit to German Police in Frankfurt on September 19.
A Joint Understanding on Preventing and Combating International Crime and Developing Police Cooperation was signed on September 20 between the two forces to enhance the bilateral cooperation on combating transnational crime, including drug and human trafficking, economic crime, cyber crime and money laundering.
The Joint Understanding was signed by Mr Tsang and President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Mr Jorg Ziercke.
The agreement, signed during the Commissioner's visit to BKA Headquarters in Wiesbaden, complements the existing cooperation between Hong Kong Police (HKP) and BKA. It sets out the framework in tackling transnational crime and also cements the partnership in capacity building and professional development.
At the signing ceremony, Mr Tsang emphasised the common belief held by both forces in the fight against crime and the importance of police cooperation cross the boundaries in meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
"No single police force can work on its own. This Joint Understanding marks the enhanced cooperation between the two forces. We are committed to assisting one another in pragmatic police work," Mr Tsang said.
Mr Ziercke stated that they admired the achievement of HKP in keeping a low crime rate especially in terms of violent crime. Both forces share the same values and are dedicated in the exchange of expertise at all levels.
Besides meeting with the BKA President, the Hong Kong delegation received briefings from Joint Counter Terrorism Centre, Joint Internet Centre, Serious and Organized Crime Division and State Security Division of BKA.
The Commissioner continued the visit to various units of the Federal Police Office and paid a courtesy call on the President, Mr Dieter Romann.
Mr Tsang will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 23).
Police report No. 314
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Saturday, September 22, 2012
Issued at HKT 20:30
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