Customs 'using new tech to smoothen Huanggang flow'

Advanced technologies and extra manpower have been utilized at Huanggang Port to guarantee seamless border crossings, stated Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat on Saturday. He mentioned that customs clearances at the renovated port had proceeded smoothly. "We have deployed personnel from other control points," Chan explained.

"We have also engaged temporary staff and retired officers to assist in the new operation." "We have also introduced new technologies at our new control point," he added. "We are observing quite effective deterrence of smuggling at the new Huanggang Port. If these new devices prove effective, we plan to expand their use to other control points."

Chan also revealed that over 600 million illicit cigarettes were intercepted during the first three quarters of the year, roughly matching the full-year total from 2025. Nonetheless, he noted that more than 200 million of these were not intended for Hong Kong, but were being re-routed to other locations. Chan reported that the department had achieved "excellent enforcement results" thus far in the year and believed they would discourage smugglers.