As they watched Luo Danian leave, Kong Chi Lap and Chan Wing-kan exchanged smiles.
"Inspector Chan, sorry for the wait!"
Kong Chi Lap stepped forward and extended his hand, showing the Customs Big Sir every courtesy.
"Not at all. I'm the one interrupting your work, Sergeant Kwong!"
Chan Wing-kan was equally courteous, smiling as he shook Kong Chi Lap's hand.
"Inspector Chan, let's talk inside!"
After their brief exchange of pleasantries, Kong Chi Lap gestured with one hand and invited his guest to sit.
"Inspector Chan, my apologies, but our National Security Department needs to take over this arms-smuggling case from Customs."
The apology was merely a courtesy. Kong Chi Lap was firmly resolved to take command of this arms-smuggling case.
He could not yet be certain why Chan Wing-kan had come.
But whatever the reason, it would not affect his next steps.
To be honest, given the strength of the criminal group behind this arms-smuggling case, Kong Chi Lap did not believe Customs had the ability to handle it.
Most importantly, Customs' conduct throughout this case had unquestionably pointed to serious internal problems.
A thorough purge within Customs would be one of the main tasks of the Political Investigation Department under his command.
Until the loyalty of those within Customs could be confirmed, the department only needed to carry out its routine duties as usual.
"Of course. I completely agree with you, Sergeant Kwong."
Chan Wing-kan nodded emphatically. He had no objections whatsoever.
"The criminals involved in this case have tremendous firepower."
"If your Police Force hadn't prepared in advance, Customs would probably have suffered heavy losses."
"In terms of manpower and weaponry, Customs simply can't compare with your Police Force."
"Having your Police Force take over this case is the safest way to handle it."
Unlike his Customs