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4.
immigration is -
(a)
The current deployment of the Carrison in respect of illegal
Until recently 2 Battalions and 2 companies of a third battalion
were engaged in anti-illegal operations. This has now been increased to 4 battalions. Support troops provide additional effort whenever they can be made available.
(b)
The Royal Navy has augmented its 5 patrol craft by one
auxiliary vessel. Until recently 2 vessels have been on patrol
with a 3rd and 4th at short notice. The Royal Navy has now
increased the vessels on patrol to 3 with others at short notice
in reserve.
5.
(c)
The Royal Air Force and Army Air Corps Helicopters are
providing the maximum effort possible for support of anti-
illegal operations.
The Police are deploying nearly 2, 000 officers on anti-illegal immigrant operations. A. sea they are operating 24 of their own launches
reinforced by 4 vessels from other departments. An additional 6 Government
vessels are also at the moment assisting the Police in short term intensive
operations.
6.
The Royal Fiong Kong Regiment provides two squadrons for
patrolling primarily at weekends and the Auxiliary Air Force is operating both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters in support of anti-illegal operations. The Auxiliary Police also deploy nearly 500 men daily in the urban areas, thus
releasing regular policemen for other duties.
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