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The Line Watchers

2021-09-13 · 42 min / episode · Not rated

Drama · Crime

This is a story about Hong Kong Customs. The trio comprising Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau Senior Superintendent Hoi Fung, Trade Controls Bureau Chief Trade Controls Officer Kwan Pui-yan and Customs Drug Investigation Bureau Superintendent Wan Tsz-ki lead a contingent of elite customs officers and fresh-faced rookies, including Probationary Inspector Chan Ka-hing, to carry out diverse operations involving eggs, nuclear bombs, baby formula, heroin and much more. They are always ready to go all out not only on the ground, but also in the sky and at sea, showcasing a reinvented and ingenious Customs and Excise Department. This group of individuals adhere to the motto “Serve the Community with Commitment and Excellence”. Although they have their own issues, they can still overcome hurdles. They contribute to social stability and prosperity in Hong Kong, and Hongkongers are proud of The Line Watchers.

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Production companies
TVB
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
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Karl TingKarl Ting
Benjamin Yuen Wai-HoBenjamin Yuen Wai-HoHoi Fung
Mandy WongMandy WongKwan Pui-yan
Carlos Chan Ka-LokCarlos Chan Ka-LokChan Ka-hing
Venus Wong Man-YikVenus Wong Man-YikWan Tsz-ki
Moon LauMoon Lau
Yoyo Chen Chi-YiuYoyo Chen Chi-Yiu
Mark MaMark Ma
Tiffany LauTiffany Lau
Carmaney WongCarmaney Wong
Telford WongTelford Wong
Andrew YuenAndrew Yuen
Albert Au Wing-KuenAlbert Au Wing-Kuen
Frankie ChoiFrankie Choi
C KwanC Kwan
Derek WongDerek Wong
Chloe NguyenChloe Nguyen
Janice PangJanice Pang
Patrick LamPatrick Lam
Keith Ng Shui-TingKeith Ng Shui-Ting

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