Detection of Forged Travel Documents

Officers detected a total of 3 083 forged travel documents during the
year, compared with 3 192 in 1996. Strict measures were taken to guard
against the use of forged travel documents by travellers, as well as illegal
immigrants. Frequent contacts with local and overseas law enforcement
agencies and consulates were maintained. Special operations were
mounted against forgery syndicates.

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