Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1115 - 15: Linghai Traffic Control Calls Linghai Cargo 306_2

Each has their own expertise. Han Xiangning, who has extensive experience in maritime law enforcement, is in charge of directing, dispatching, and coordinating the pursuit with law enforcement vessels.

As soon as Han Xiangning received the report from the Traffic Control Center, she immediately picked up the radio: "Supervision 48 calling Yangtze Police 110, Supervision 48 calling Yangtze Police 110!"

"110 received, 48, please proceed."

"There is an upstream vessel 1.3 kilometers downstream from you, illegally turning mid-river with a suspicious course. Please pursue immediately to identify the vessel type, name, and number!"

Chen Zikun stared intently at the radar display and asked, "Chief Han, the radar shows over a dozen downstream vessels within a two-kilometer range. Which one is it?"

Without hesitation, Han Xiangning said, "You go chase them first and see. As soon as you find any inland cargo ship speeding or with its navigation lights off, order it to stop for inspection!"

Wang Yun, like Han Xiangning, is also a woman and is the youngest Deputy Department Level officer at Binjiang Customs, at thirty-three years old.

She has worked in customs for over a decade, but today is her first time conducting an anti-smuggling operation at sea.

She couldn't help but ask, "Xiang Ning, can't you tell which vessel turned around from the radar?"

"There are too many passing ships; it's hard to distinguish." Han Xiangning thought for a moment and added, "But it's definitely not an ocean liner."

"How can you be sure?"

"Ocean liners are equipped with AIS, the Global Automatic Identification System. If it were an ocean liner, the Traffic Control Center would know the vessel type and name."

The radar displayed an upstream vessel, and Han Xiangning, not bothering to explain further, picked up her binoculars, observed for a while, then immediately put them down and raised the loudspeaker's microphone: "Attention upstream cargo vessel ahead, attention upstream cargo vessel ahead, we are Binjiang Port Supervision, conducting a joint maritime safety inspection with Customs and Police. Please proceed immediately to anchorage 5 for inspection. Please proceed immediately to anchorage 5 for inspection!"

Ge Cunhua, the driver from Linghai Port Supervision Department, immediately turned on the police lights and powered towards them.

The border inspection station soldiers and Water Police Third Team officers participating in the operation opened the window on the right side of the driver's seat according to the plan, climbed to the bow, and stood ready, holding the railing firmly.

The upstream river ship's driver was startled, promptly reduced speed, and followed Supervision 48's guidance towards the nearest anchorage 5.

The events that followed left Wang Yun dumbfounded.

The cargo ship was fully loaded with coal. The customs officers didn't find anything, but the port supervision uncovered a pile of issues.

Severe overloading, improper lighting and signaling, non-compliant firefighting equipment, illegal dumping of coal residue into the river, failure to meet minimum crew requirements...

Seeing Han Xiangning issue nine fines in succession, Wang Yun finally realized what a "Fine Master" truly is!

As she returned to Supervision 48 and proceeded with Han Xiangning, who had "won the first battle," to the ocean liner anchorage to inspect a newly anchored ship waiting for inspection as per the Traffic Control Center's request, Yangtze Police 110 had already intercepted a suspicious river ship.

Xiao Yu and the border inspection troops held onto assault rifles, and the boat owner dared not disobtain and steered off the waterway for inspection.

Sister Ling stood on the aft deck of Yangtze Police 110 and asked, "Why did you turn mid-river just now?"

The driver walked to the ship's edge, nervously saying, "Officer, I drifted off course."

"What cargo is on board?"

"Feed."

"Where was it loaded?"

"Baoshan."

"Where is it going?"

"Guzhou."

"Go get the ship's papers, seaman's certificate, and cargo manifest. We're going to board for inspection."

...…

A ship turning around upon learning of an upcoming inspection is very suspicious.

Han Yu was waiting for news. After finishing the breakfast cooked by the crew, Chen Zikun finally responded.

"Secretary Han, we've got it figured out. It could be smuggling or stolen goods."

"Be more specific."

"The boat owner can't clearly explain the source of the cargo and can't provide a shipping manifest. We suspect the cargo is of dubious origin and have detained the ship."

"What cargo?" Han Yu asked, holding the phone.

Chen Zikun turned to look at the two crew members squatting in the cabin and said, "He claims it's pig feed, but it's actually fishmeal, a raw material for making feed. From the packaging, we can't tell if it's imported or domestic."

Han Yu pressed, "Where's the ship from?"

"The ship is from Hui'an, as are the owner and crew. The necessary certificates for the vessel and crew are all there."

"Proceed with the handover as planned, hand it over to Director Zhou for investigation."

"Yes!"

Linghai Tuo 001 is responsible for sealing the bag.

There are six border inspection officers and two customs officials on the tugboat. Upon learning that the suspicious cargo ship had been intercepted by Yangtze Police 110, they were disappointed it wouldn't be coming to their side.

After all, always being on standby without knowing when it will end feels quite futile. It's much more satisfying to conduct inspections upstream.

Han Yu wasn't in a hurry. While chatting with Captain Huang, Ma Jintao suddenly called.

"Secretary Han, we've discovered a very suspicious inland cargo ship. It's fleeing downstream at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour. I'm afraid Chief Han won't be able to intercept it. Please be ready to intercept!"

A downstream speed of 20 kilometers per hour isn't fast. There are four law enforcement boats in the Changzhou area, and they can all achieve a downstream maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour. How could they not catch up?

Although senior sister's area has the largest inspection pressure, it's also equipped with the most law enforcement vessels. How could they possibly not manage an interception?

Han Yu was briefly taken aback, then couldn't help but chuckle and asked, "Director Ma, did you see my family's boat?"

"How did you know?"

"Your fib isn't convincing!"

"Fine, I didn't see it, I heard it."

"Heard it?" Han Yu instinctively inquired.

Ma Jintao, gazing at the dozen or so cargo ships docked at the pier across the river, laughed and said into the radio microphone, "I tuned into channel 6 earlier and heard your dad arguing with someone."

Han Yu smiled wryly and said, "He's arguing with someone over the radio again!"

Ma Jintao explained, "I listened for a bit. It truly wasn't your dad's fault. He's waiting for cargo at the floating crane pier across the river. He arrived at 11:30 last night and had been queuing for over five hours. Just now, a ship cut the line recklessly, almost colliding with him, so he started shouting."

The radio changed Dad's life; he's gotten addicted to arguing over it.

Looking back at Captain Huang and the others, who were smiling silently, Han Yu said helplessly, "I'm too far from you all, I can't shout via the radio. Please tell him for me. They've already been waiting for over five hours. What's a few more hours?"

"We don't manage the other side. What can I say? Better you call him."

"Calling won't help, and it's pricey too. Ningning isn't far from you. She could probably reach you guys on the radio. Tell Ningning to talk to my dad."

"Alright."

Han Xiangning was inspecting on the ocean liner when she heard Ma Jintao's call. She hurried back down the ladder to Supervision 48, turned on the radio, and tuned to channel 6.

Sure enough, Old Han was cursing someone over the radio.

Being away from home, a step back can mean vast open skies.

If not stopped in time, a verbal spat can easily escalate into a physical conflict.

Han Xiangning didn't want her father-in-law and brother-in-law going to the police station, so she immediately picked up the radio: "Linghai Traffic Control calling Linghai Cargo 306, Linghai Traffic Control calling Linghai Cargo 306, if Linghai Cargo 306 receives, please respond."

Old Han, in an angry fit, was deep into his ranting.

Hearing his daughter-in-law's voice calling over the radio startled him.

Luo Yanfeng realized and quickly grabbed the radio to respond, "Linghai Cargo 306 received, Linghai Traffic Control, please proceed."

"Stop cursing over the radio."

"Received."

"Where did you come from, and where are you planning to go after loading?"

"We came from unloading at Zhangjia Port and plan to head to Hangzhou after loading."

"Not coming to Jianghai River Harbor?"

"Not this time."

"Alright, take care when sailing."

The independent ship owners listening to Old Han's argument were disappointed.

After all, everyone was queuing and hated line-cutting. It was a rare chance for someone to stand up for everyone else, only to be quelled by a few words from Linghai Traffic Control over the radio.

Old Han regretted it deeply, thinking it was a terrible day, even his daughter-in-law overheard him arguing.

Han Shen, holding back laughter, pulled out the phone he had recently bought and quickly called his sister-in-law.

"Brother, I know what you're talking about. Even if others are being unreasonable, we can't be. Arguing over the radio and using foul language sets a bad example."

"Ningning, Dad's got a bad temper."

"You should keep him in check. You'll probably be waiting for a few more hours to load up. Since Sister-in-law is in training in Sanhe, I'll call her teacher now and ask her to come over to check on you guys."

"And you?"

"San'er and I are on a mission. We can't make it over."

"San'er is back?"

"Returned the day before yesterday. I'm a bit busy here. I'll call you guys later."

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PS: I have a terrible headache today, only two chapters, I beg all brothers and sisters to forgive me.