Hong Kong Customs achieved unprecedented success in hosting the 6th World Customs Organization (WCO) Global Canine Forum from 5 to 7 March. The event yielded fruitful results by gathering over 120 participants from 46 customs administrations as well as local canine forces to discuss canine-related topics and share experience.
On 6 March, the Inauguration Ceremony of the newly accredited WCO Regional Dog Training Centre (RDTC) was held. Participants had the opportunity to visit the RDTC at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Dog Base and learned about the achievements and latest developments of the Hong Kong Customs Canine Force.
After the Forum, a Heads of RDTC Meeting was held to discuss the accreditation standards and procedures for becoming a RDTC, with the aim of enhancing professionalism and collaboration among canine forces.
■The three-day 6th WCO Global Canine Forum was successfully concluded.
■Guests visit the newly established Regional Dog Training Centre and interact with puppies which were bred in collaboration with the Fire Services Department.
■The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, delivers a speech at the closing ceremony of the 6th WCO Global Canine Forum.
