Maritime drill tightens security ahead of APEC meeting

The exercise demonstrated the full spectrum of operational capabilities of Guangdong's maritime law-enforcement forces, including target locking and tracking, dynamic pursuit, interception on water, negotiation management, intelligent rescue, stealth infiltration, forced assault and arrest and on-site control, authorities said.

Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao met on Tuesday to advance strategies against illegal immigration and smuggling.

Multiple agreements were reached on APEC maritime security, early warnings about suspicious boats, intelligence exchanges and mutual case assistance.