Acting Secretary for Security Michael Cheuk, Commissioner of Police Siu Chak-yee and Commissioner of Customs & Excise Louise Ho today met United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime (UNODC) Executive Director and United Nations Office at Vienna Director-General Ghada Fathi Waly.

Ms Waly is in Hong Kong until May 25 for the 8th Independent Commission Against Corruption Symposium.

The UNODC delegation was first received by Mr Cheuk at the Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre where he presented the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's crime-fighting policies as well as strategies in combating narcotics, which have enabled Hong Kong to become one of the safest cities in the world.

After the session, the delegation exchanged ideas with the Mr Siu on anti-money laundering, anti-deception and cyber crimes, in particular how to underpin Hong Kong's role as an international city and financial centre through various law enforcement efforts.

They also met Ms Ho during a visit to the Kwai Chung Customhouse, to gain firsthand knowledge of Customs' work, including how it combats drug trafficking and its efforts in stopping the transnational smuggling of endangered plants and animals.

Mr Cheuk said: “We hope that the UNODC delegation could gain a better understanding of the latest situation in Hong Kong after the visit.

“We are committed to international co-operation and working together with the UNODC on achieving its goal of making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. We also look forward to further opportunities for our young people to participate in UNODC activities.”