First published: 26th March 2013
Highlighting the growing importance of technology crime, Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, visited the headquarters of the Customs and Excise Department and saw the newly-established Electronic Crime Investigation Centre (ECIC).
The ECIC, set up at a cost of $4 million and located at the Customs Headquarters Building, came into operation early in 2013, although it was originally expected to start work in 2012 with 15 staff. It will strengthen research into technology crime methods, formulate enforcement strategies and procedures for front-line enforcement officers, and conduct digital evidence retrieval and preservation training courses for front-line officers. It will also develop information systems to improve Custom's capability in monitoring and investigating Internet crimes.
Mrs Lam encouraged the staff to continue to provide quality services.
Mrs Lam (second left) tours the Electronic Crime Investigation Centre. Photo: news.gov.hk hi-res
