Riverside police

At eight o'clock in the morning, more than a dozen vehicles suddenly arrived at the usually deserted Binjiang Maritime Safety Bureau Water Rescue Center.

Boarding and inspecting foreign trade ships is no small matter.

Han Yu not only requested maritime and border inspection assistance, but also notified freight forwarders and customs brokers through customs.

The captain was ordered to sail the cargo ship to the shipping anchorage of Yingchuan Port for inspection. He didn't know which part had the problem, so he contacted the ship owner overnight. The ship owner quickly contacted the shipping agent, who called to find out the situation and rushed over.

Deputy Director Ma and Political Commissar Zhou considered this a rare opportunity to train their team and asked Deputy Director Gu to lead the police from the Legal Affairs Section and the Investigation Section to observe and learn.

So many people came at once, and the two police officers at the border inspection station were very busy because they had to go through relevant procedures to board the foreign trade ship.

Six people from the Water Anti-Smuggling Division came here.

Lao Jiang put on the customs inspection uniform and, accompanied by Guo Weitao, Li Shengli and Qian Huabin, boarded the Maritime Safety Administration's "Haixun 41" with an employee holding a small camera and another holding a camera. Yang Yong drove Binjiang Public Security Bureau 003 over and prepared to help pick up the second batch of people.

Shipping agencies, freight forwarders and customs brokers all work at the terminal and are familiar with customs, maritime affairs and border inspection stations.

Manager Yang from the shipping agency saw Han Yu making such a big show, he came up to him and asked with a smile: "Secretary Han, is today a customs inspection or an inspection by your investigation bureau?"

"Joint inspection."

"Why don't you inspect it at the cargo yard? How can you unpack it on the ship?"

"Open as many as you can."

Unpacking and inspection on board the ship will not only affect the shipping schedule, but will also incur inspection fees.

Manager Xu of the freight forwarding company was worried that he would not be able to explain to the owner of the cargo, so he couldn't help but ask: "Secretary Han, how many containers do you plan to inspect, will you pay for them all or half of them?"

"I don't know either. I won't know until I open the cabinet."

If we don’t check it sooner or later, but we check it at this juncture, isn’t this a torment?

Manager Xu directly believed that the Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch wanted to show its presence in this way. After all, they were a newly established unit, but they could only complain in their hearts and dare not say it out loud.

Manager Liu from the customs broker asked with a wry smile: "Secretary Han, can we inspect it at the cargo yard next time? Can you give me a few days' notice in advance?"

"I'm sorry, I was a bit rushed today, but today's inspection was purely due to circumstances."

"Everything happens for a reason?"

"We received reports from the public that there were problems with the goods in several containers on the ship."

"What is the problem?"

"We'll find out when we open the container." Han Yu smiled and pointed to the front: "It's your turn, hurry up and go through the formalities. If you don't get on the ship, we can't open the container for inspection."

"Okay." Manager Yang from the shipping agency took a few steps, then turned around and smiled bitterly after thinking about it: "Secretary Han, I'm not afraid of your jokes, but I'm afraid of getting on board at the anchorage. I'm afraid of heights and don't dare to climb up!"

He is Tang Wentao's old leader, and Han Yu has known him for a long time.

Thinking that it was quite dangerous to climb up the pilot gangway onto the cargo ship, I couldn't help but laugh and said: "Actually, you don't need to get on the ship. We are inspecting the container, not the ship. It has nothing to do with you."

"The shipowner called me in the middle of the night and asked me if I didn't go up and take a look."

"Then be careful later."

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It was the first time for Deputy Director Gu to take a law enforcement boat to inspect a freighter on the river, and he was curious about everything he saw.

Li Aimin, the head of the Legal Affairs Section, was the same way and was actually a little excited.

Although Wang Changjiang, the chief of the investigation section, was inspecting a freighter for the first time, he was shocked by this scene.

Before, I only knew that Han Yu was the "Admiral of the Binjiang Navy." It was not until this moment that I realized that Han Yu was not just familiar with several law enforcement agencies on the river, but actually had the final say.

The border inspection and maritime affairs are so cooperative, and everything is obeyed by him!

He walked up to Han Yu, covered his mouth and asked calmly: "Han Ke, do you have any clues?"

The Water Anti-Smuggling Division currently only has three formal police officers. Jiang Shengqi and others will not be able to complete the transfer procedures until August at the earliest. However, at least two formal police officers are needed to handle cases, and they will definitely need the assistance of the Investigation Division.

Han Yu looked at the freighter anchored in the river and explained: "We suspect that there is a problem with the cargo in a container on the ship."

"what is the problem?"

"It may be suspected of fake exports and real tax fraud."

Wang Changjiang always thought that the Water Anti-smuggling Division only caught smugglers who smuggled cigarettes or refined oil products on the water. He couldn't believe that the business of the Water Anti-smuggling Division had been expanded to crack down on "high-intelligence" smuggling crimes. He couldn't help but ask: "As long as it is confirmed that there is something wrong with the goods, Open a case for investigation?”

Han Yu nodded, thought about it and shook his head: "It depends on whether the container is filled with tax fraud 'props', or whether the 'props' are fake enough. If a pile of garbage is used to pretend to be goods, we can file a case once verified. Investigation. If the 'prop' looks very realistic, we won't be able to determine for a while that there is something wrong with it, so we can only let it go."

"Let go!"

"The export procedures are complete and we have no reason to detain them."

Just as he was talking, Li Jun, the chief of staff of the border inspection station who personally led the team to assist Han Yu in boarding the ship for inspection, waved in front.

Han Yu couldn't care less about chatting anymore and invited Director Gu and Wang Changjiang to go to Binjiang Public Security Bureau 003 together.

Everyone rushed to the anchorage by coast patrol boats and public security patrol boats. The captain of the freighter had already asked the crew to lower the pilot gangway.

It's so high that it's not easy to climb.

However, for the personnel of the Anti-Smuggling Department on the Water, this is all child's play. The wind and waves on the river are not big, but the wind and waves on the sea are big. There are not only waves but also swells on the sea. Boarding and inspecting cargo ships at sea is challenging.

Guo Weitao and Li Shengli were worried that Deputy Director Gu would fall into the water, so they asked Yang Yong to hold 003 as steady as possible. After confirming that Deputy Director Gu had climbed up, they relaxed.

Han Yu climbed onto the deck of the freighter and greeted the captain and first mate who had been waiting for a long time.

Then Qian Huabin was asked to show his certificate and the "Inspection Notice" signed by the customs leader as required. The captain was very cooperative and asked: "There are not many containers on the ship that can be unpacked and inspected. Mr. Police Officer, you will not let us return." Come into port.”

"Don't worry, we are only conducting random inspections and only inspecting containers that can be opened and inspected."

"Great, I'll ask the crew to prepare a ladder for you."

"Thanks."

I told the terminal director at night that the container to be inspected was hoisted on top.

Han Yu led everyone to climb a pile of containers and found the suspicious container according to the number provided by the dock. He signaled his subordinates to prepare to video and take pictures, and then invited the captain, freight forwarder and customs declarer to the front to witness Xiao Xiao and Xiao Wu, employees of the Water Anti-Smuggling Department, unpacking the containers.

This is very necessary. If there is no witness, it will be difficult for you to tell clearly when the owner of the goods says that the goods are lost or damaged. The freight forwarders and customs declarers represent the cargo owners, so they don’t have to worry about being unclear when the time comes.

Xiao Xiao cut the customs seal, or to be precise, cut the customs lead seal.

The captain and the manager of the shipping company looked at each other and signaled the crew to come forward and cut the "ship seal".

The shipping company installed plastic seals, which shows that the shipping company is very formal in its management. In this way, it means that the container has not been opened during transportation.

Han Yu turned around and looked at Manager Xu of the freight forwarding company.

Manager Xu could only cooperate. He quickly opened his briefcase and took out a bunch of keys. He found one of them by number and walked up to open the "factory seal".

The "factory seal" is a padlock, which is installed by export companies.

Since exported goods may be randomly inspected by customs, the freight forwarding company that is solely responsible for the transportation of goods also has the key.

There are two poles on the left and right doors of the container. Xiao Xiao stepped forward to open the bayonet on the pole, and then gently pulled the door open.

Han Yu didn't rush forward and waited until the subordinates responsible for photography and photography were in place before leading everyone in for inspection.

There are not many goods in this container, unlike some containers that are overcrowded.

There were only two large wooden boxes sealed with iron belts inside. To ensure that the two large wooden boxes would not slide to both sides with the bumps of the freighter, the wooden boxes were fixed with the four walls of the container with timber.

Han Yu put on gloves and started working with Lao Jiang, Guo Weitao and Xiao Xiao. He first removed the supporting wood, then cut the iron belt with large iron pliers, then opened the wooden box and inspected it carefully.

There are really electronic devices in the wooden box, and the nameplate exactly matches the customs declaration materials.

As for what these electronic instruments and equipment are used for, everyone present has no idea. After all, the lines are separated by mountains.

One-fifth of the cargo on the freighter was handled by Manager Xu of the customs broker. He checked the customs declaration materials and asked in a low voice: "Secretary Han, do you have any questions?"

Han Yu didn't expect that it was really electronic equipment, and it looked very advanced. It was probably not cheap. He subconsciously looked up at Lao Jiang.

Jiang Xiaojun started researching how to check these suspicious goods since he received the call last night. He looked at the equipment nameplate again, took out a business card of Han Yu and stuffed it in an inconspicuous place under the equipment.

Han Yu reacted, turned around and said with a smile: "I haven't found any problems yet."

"Secretary Han, what are you doing?"

"Manager Xu, we suspect that this container, or to be exact, these two devices will come back with a new identity soon. So I ask you to be a witness, and at the same time, please keep it secret for us."

Manager Xu was stunned, and suddenly realized that Han Yu was suspicious of something. He smiled bitterly and said: "It's none of our customs broker's business. We are only responsible for helping the cargo owner go through the customs clearance procedures."

"I know, otherwise I wouldn't invite you over."

"Secretary Han, this has nothing to do with our freight forwarder!"

"Don't worry, we won't accuse you unjustly, but you must keep everything that happened today strictly confidential. If anyone tips off the owner of the cargo, then don't blame me for not treating you as friends."

Older gingers are more spicy!

Han Yu subconsciously looked at Jiang Xiaojun, turned around and continued: "Then we need your assistance in the investigation, such as providing all import and export materials related to the cargo owner."

The freight forwarder and customs broker did not want to be implicated, so the two managers quickly expressed their cooperation.

Han Yu nodded and signaled Guo Weitao and Xiao Xiao to restore the goods and the container to their original state, and then seal the box according to procedures.

After confirming that the sealing is correct, a sealing record will be made on site, and then the relevant personnel will be asked to sign the "Inspection Notice" and the sealing record.

It doesn't matter if the cargo owner waiting to receive the goods in Hong Kong knows that the container has been inspected. After all, as long as the goods are imported or exported, the customs has the right and the possibility to open the box and inspect them.

Mission accomplished, thanks to the captain and crew for their cooperation.

Contact the Maritime Safety Administration Traffic Control Center and ask the Maritime Safety Administration for release.

Back on the shore, Deputy Director Gu called Han Yu and Wang Changjiang into his car and asked eagerly: "Han Yu, is there anything wrong with those two instruments?"

"There's a problem, and it's a big problem."

"What is the problem?"

"The equipment looks new, but the screws that fix the nameplate show signs of being unscrewed many times."

Deputy Director Gu asked: "What do you mean? Can you be more specific?"

Han Yu explained patiently: "We suspect that these two pieces of equipment are 'props' used for fake exports and real tax fraud. The owner of the goods is likely to import them at a relatively low price with the name of other equipment, and then change the nameplate after entering the customs. Change the name of the equipment, export it at a higher price, and then go to the tax department to defraud the tax refund."

Deputy Director Gu suddenly understood and asked in a low voice: "But if we just let the 'props' be transported away like this, wouldn't we have no evidence?"

"We have temporarily detained the 'props', and they cannot be used as evidence."

As soon as Han Yu finished speaking, Wang Changjiang smiled and said: "Understood, let the 'prop' go to Hong Kong for a tour, and we will check it when it is imported into the customs next time. If it just changes the nameplate, the wooden box will still be like this. Two pieces of equipment mean that the owner of the goods is falsely exporting and really cheating on taxes."

Deputy Director Gu figured out the whole story and asked worriedly: "The old comrade just stuffed your business card inside. What if the consignee finds out? Will it be exposed?"

"It's impossible for the consignee to check it so carefully, and the business card is hidden very secretly."

"Is it necessary to do this?"

"It is necessary. Only in this way can we prove that the imported goods and the exported goods are actually the same. We either don't investigate. Now that we have investigated, we must make this case a solid case!"

“Will shipping agencies, freight forwarders and customs brokers leak information?”

"No, they don't dare." Han Yu thought about it and smiled: "I am very familiar with them and understand them very well. They are just intermediaries and agents, and most of them have state-owned enterprise backgrounds. It is impossible to put themselves at risk just because of this. Come on in."

Deputy Director Gu asked again: "Then how to investigate next?"

Han Yu said without hesitation: "First of all, we need to ask the customs to pay attention to whether the two companies that import and export equipment have declared import and export goods. At the same time, we must seize the time to investigate the background of these two companies, as well as their import and export in recent years. In the case of trade, it is even necessary to ask the national tax department and banks for assistance.”

"Do you have enough people over there?"

"Not enough, Gu Bureau, I am preparing to report to you. The following in-depth investigation may require the assistance of the Investigation Division."

Internal competition is internal competition. There is a major case now, and it is the first case encountered after the branch was established. It must be solved as soon as possible.

Deputy Director Gu said categorically: "No problem, Yangtze River, you hurry up and make arrangements."

"yes."

"By the way, is the amount involved in this case large?"

"Not small." Han Yu opened his briefcase, took out the information just provided by the customs broker manager, and said with a smile: "The total export value of these two pieces of equipment is as high as 1,235,600 US dollars, and last time they The total value of the imported instruments and equipment was only US$111,500. Not only were the same containers used, but the turnover rate of the containers was very high, less than a week."

Wang Changjiang did not expect the value of the case to be so high, so he subconsciously asked: "The goods were shipped to Hong Kong and returned within a few days?"

"Well, the same container is used, and the name, number of pieces and net weight of the goods are the same every time it is exported."

"Han Ke, how did you find out?"

"My brother-in-law used to be an employee of the Port Authority, and my sister used to be a police officer in the Binjiang Port Public Security Bureau. Many cadres in the Port Authority are alumni of our Shipping College. And since I started working, I have been working with the former Binjiang Port Public Security Bureau and the current Binjiang Port Public Security Bureau. Dealing with the Changhang Shipping Branch. In short, I am very familiar with the Port Authority, and this clue was discovered by a friend of the Port Authority."

Han Yu smiled, turned around and said, "Gu Bureau, when this case is verified, should we give them some rewards according to the announcement just issued by the Bureau?"

"No problem, we must reward you. If you don't reward them, they won't provide us with clues in the future."

"Thank you Gu Bureau."

"By the way, Ma Guanhe and the political commissar said that they would set up an intelligence department, and let Xu Haoran work with you for a while first, and then take charge of intelligence work. You are so busy with work, and you may not be able to take care of many things. Is it possible to have a relationship with the Port Authority? Handed over to Xu Haoran?"

After the establishment of the Intelligence Section, it was also put in charge of the deputy director.

Han Yu did not expect his immediate boss to be so anxious, and agreed: "Don't worry, Gu Bureau, Xu Haoran is the son of my master. My master was highly respected during his lifetime and had many friends on the river. He will be able to get started in a month at most."