Information Technology

Information technology plays an important part in the department's
administrative and investigative functions. Three major computer systems
were implemented during the year. A system for air cargo clearance at the
new airport at Chek Lap Kok is under development. The system will be
linked with air cargo operators for the transmission of cargo data and
Customs clearance and restraint codes.

Work started on a replacement of the department's central computer
system which contains a comprehensive data base to facilitate control
processes and risk management and to improve intelligence and statistical
analysis. A new computer system is being developed to support
operations and controls at the land border to allow for increasing traffic
flows and 24-hour operations at the border.

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