Chan Tsz-tat

Chan Tsz-tat is the Commissioner of Customs and Excise in Hong Kong. He is newsworthy due to recent efforts by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department to combat smuggling. Under his leadership, the department has been actively addressing the rise in fuel smuggling, particularly as fuel prices increase due to the war in the Middle East. Customs officers have intercepted cross-border trucks suspected of carrying petrol to supply illegal petrol stations, with some vehicles having enlarged fuel tanks. Additionally, the department reported a 36% increase in illicit cigarette busts last year, seizing HK$2.7 billion worth of goods. Chan Tsz-tat highlighted a concerning new tactic of using children to smuggle tobacco across the border. His role is significant in maintaining Hong Kong's economic stability and security by preventing illegal activities and enforcing customs regulations.