To arrest so many crew members involved, with so much evidence collection work to do, relying solely on the Water Police Station would definitely be overwhelming.

Han Yu raised his hand and said: "Dear veteran leaders, our Water Anti-Smuggling Department only has the authority to investigate smuggling crimes. Now this case is theft-related, and it's inappropriate for us to get involved, so we will willingly withdraw."

Director Liu smiled and said: "Director Wang, Director Zhao, say something."

The two main culprits have been captured; the next step is to capitalize on the victory.

Wang Wenhong deep down didn't want the Changhang Bureau to share the credit, but considering it's a joint operation, he could only smile and say: "No problem, our two entities will jointly investigate."

"Director Wang, Director Liu, even though our Water Anti-Smuggling Department can't work with you on this case, we've also contributed. You both get the meat, how about leaving me some soup?"

"Salted Fish, you've changed, you weren't like this before!"

"Yes, if what was seized at night was a smuggling case, would you give us some soup?"

"Director Wang, Director Liu, you two allied so quickly!"

"Our Water Police Station and Changhang Bureau are old neighbors and friends, we've jointly investigated numerous cases together, it's not considered forming an alliance."

"You are all my old leaders, can you consider giving me some leftovers on account of me being your old subordinate?"

Han Yu chuckled, feigning helplessness, "In the past, I wouldn't have even thought of asking this. But now is different, in the past it was just me, but now there are many people, we've called upon four old veterans to contribute, it takes money to operate."

Admittedly, the current Water Anti-Smuggling Department is quite formidable, it not only has official police officers and staff, but also consultants and even armed police. There's too much expenditures, and not enough money isn't feasible.

Wang Wenhong and Deputy Director Liu exchanged a look and laughed, "No problem, we'll save you some when the time comes."

"Thank you."

"No need to thank, we're not outsiders."

"There's another thing. This case must be handled, but we can't let it impact the ongoing joint operation."

"Rest assured, the crackdown on the water continues, the case handling officers will be drawn from other teams."

"Salted Fish, it's the same on our side of the bureau, I'll make a call for Liu Guixiang to take over."

...

Initial victory, although not closely related to the Water Anti-Smuggling Department, both old units have gained a lot.

Han Yu was genuinely happy, just thinking about Yang Yong's significant contribution this time, once the case concludes, a merit award is certainly due. The walkie-talkie broadcasted Old Jiang's voice.

"Salted Fish, Salted Fish, can you hear me?"

"Received, Director Jiang, please continue."

"Are you finished over there? Come up when you're done, Director Gu and Wang Changjiang have news."

"Finished, I'm heading upstairs now."

Core duties are important.

Han Yu apologized to several veteran leaders, picked up the walkie-talkie, and quickly went upstairs.

Jiang Xiaojun had just finished a call with Wang Changjiang and was drawing a relationship diagram on the meeting room blackboard.

Han Yu looked at the blackboard and asked, "Uncle Jiang, what did Director Gu and Wang Changjiang say?"

"Wang Changjiang's investigation found that the actual owner of Su Shun Company, exporting PCB measurement and testing instruments, and Linghang Company, importing automatic optical inspection instruments, is Jiangcheng Xiefeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Moreover, previous 'import-export trade' transactions have occurred between these companies."

Jiang Xiaojun took a look at the phone records in the meeting room and smiled: "Director Gu and Li Shengli discovered through inquiries that Su Shun Company, acting as both management and owner, declared exports to Hong Kong of so-called 'PCB measurement testing instruments' from East Sea as early as two years ago to Customs.

They also leveraged Jiangnan Province's Kangjian Medical Insurance Company as management, Linghang Company as owner, to import so-called 'automatic optical inspection instruments' at low prices to Jiangcheng Xinshe Port Customs for import clearance, issuing domestic VAT invoices for export tax rebate either by Xiefeng Company or Su Shun Company, with Su Shun Company handling tax rebate procedures."

It's corporate smuggling once again!

And at a time when the nation is rigorously cracking down on smuggling.

Han Yu took a deep breath and asked softly, "Do we have import-export records and tax refund application records for these companies?"

"Yes, all right here." Jiang Xiaojun walked over and picked up a stack of fax sheets.

Han Yu asked in surprise, "So many?"

Old Jiang has been in criminal investigation for so many years, having processed nearly a thousand criminal cases, but the involved amounts possibly never approached even the tip of this smuggling and tax fraud case.

He nodded slightly and remarked gravely: "Over the past two years, they have repeatedly exported and imported, executing 89 transactions in total. Li Shengli calculated the value of import-export goods exceeds 534 million RMB, and they are suspected of fraudulently claiming over 90 million RMB in export tax rebates. Wang Changjiang verified from the Provincial National Tax Bureau that Su Shun Company has already received over 81.64 million RMB in tax rebates!"

The value of import-export goods exceeds five billion, with illegal profits of over 80 million already.

What does this signify?

Han Yu steadied his mind muttering, "As long as we can confirm the imported and exported equipment as 'props,' we can bring them to justice."

"Almost there." Old Jiang leaned over and fished out another fax, smiling as he handed it to Han Yu: "Director Gu and Qian Huabin just queried that Linghang Company entrusted a customs broker in East Sea to declare one automatic optical inspection instrument for import at Waigaoqiao Port Customs with a merchandise value of 121,500 USD."

According to materials provided by Customs, the automatic optical inspection instruments Linghang Company applied to import originated from Hong Kong! Moreover, the import declaration timing perfectly aligns with the time the suspicious container circled back from Hong Kong, or rather precisely matches the required sea voyage time.

Han Yu was immensely excited, looking at the fax sheet and laughing: "Seems like the PCB measurement test instrument and automatic optical inspection instrument truly are the same thing, everyone's 'props' usage rate is high!"

"Time is money, each additional transaction can defraud more tax rebates; efficiency naturally must be high."

Jiang Xiaojun thought for a moment then laughed: "Though the props are still onboard the ship bound for Hong Kong and a few days are needed for importing under another name, I estimate they're currently busy preparing the export procedures."

Han Yu set the fax sheet aside, asking: "Did Director Gu mention anything else?"

"Director Gu emphasized this case must be cracked, and must be firmly established, continuing evidence collection in Binjiang, and instructing Wang Changjiang's team to expedite personnel investigation, and to monitor upon clearance."

Jiang Xiaojun paused then added: "When the imported equipment arrives in East Sea, Ma Guan will personally lead the team, accompanying us for examination in East Sea. As long as we confirm the imported and exported instruments to be 'props' in East Sea, Political Commissioner Zhou will organize Wang Changjiang's team in Jiangcheng to close in!"

"Great, this arrangement sounds good."

"This is a genuine major case. If this shot is successfully fired, your division can really gain significant reputation this time."

"Indeed it's a big case, but smuggling and tax fraud crimes differ from other criminal cases, successful seizures are almost always major cases. Uncle Jiang, you might not believe it, but amounts involved without tens of billions don't even make the list."

"Really?"

"What would I lie for, check back later with a few notices you'll see."

Han Yu sighed lightly but then laughed, "But as long as we crack this case, I won't worry about funding, we'll then be able to procure equipment, like the night vision goggles just acquired by the Water Police Station, or if we receive an anti-smuggling boat, we can freely install whatever is needed during modification!"

Old habits die hard.

Jiang Xiaojun smiled and reminded: "Salted Fish, you're the director now, with a large team under you, you can't always think about boats as before, you should also ponder on how to make the team more cohesive and combat-efficient. Maybe organize activities for everyone or maybe distribute some benefits to the comrades."

Han Yu paused, then laughed: "Good idea, I'll think thoroughly about it later."