Chief Secretary Carrie Lam visited the Customs & Excise Department’s headquarters today.

Mrs Lam met with Commissioner of Customs & Excise Clement Cheung and other senior officials, to learn about the department's major work areas.

She also visited the newly formed Syndicate Crimes Investigation Bureau, which traces the proceeds of crime, and the recently established Electronic Crime Investigation Centre, which handles an increasing number of dubious Internet transactions and technological crimes.

During the visit, Mrs Lam met with staff associations’ representatives and chatted with frontline staff. She praised the department for its efforts and effectiveness in tackling smuggling and narcotics trafficking, collecting revenue on dutiable goods and protecting intellectual property rights and consumer interests.