The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, visited the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) after it came into operation today (October 24) to observe the work of personnel of local law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on the first day of operation.
 
    Mr Lee first arrived at the Passenger Clearance Building (PCB), where he inspected the clearance procedures for passengers by staff of the Immigration Department and the Customs and Excise Department. He then called at the Police Reporting Centre at the PCB, and was briefed on the operation of the HZMB Hong Kong Port at the Joint Command Centre.
 
    Afterwards, Mr Lee visited the Hong Kong Port Police Base and the Fire Station cum Ambulance Depot to learn more about the policing work and handling of emergencies in the Hong Kong Port area.
 
    Mr Lee said he had every confidence that the personnel of local LEAs would carry out their duties with professionalism to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the HZMB control point.
 

Ends/Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Issued at HKT 20:16

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