"In fact, this is completely consistent with the law," says Hau. According to Article 16 of the customs smuggling regulations, customs can ask for the assistance of the military and police.
「其實這完全是合法的行動」，行政院長郝柏村指出，根據海關緝私條例第十六條規定，海關可以要求軍警協助緝私。