Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Coast Guard Joint Dragon Boat Festival Operation Seizes Chinese Peanuts and Luosifen on First Day

With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, the demand for agricultural and livestock products has increased. To prevent illegal smuggling and the introduction of foreign animal diseases, the Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Coast Guard Command has launched a large-scale enforcement operation across its jurisdiction. Starting June 13, the command initiated the '2026 Dragon Boat Festival Enhanced Sweeping Operation' in Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu under a 'coastal-maritime joint, cross-location synchronized' strategy.

On the first day of the operation, authorities seized 446 packages (23.9 kg) of Chinese agricultural products—peanuts—and 402 packages (169.7 kg) of Chinese processed food—luosifen. This action underscores the Coast Guard's commitment to border security and disease prevention.

The operation has mobilized extensive resources across the three patrol zones, deploying 21 patrol vessels, 78 patrol vehicles, and 24 patrol motorcycles. A total of 436 law enforcement personnel and three detection dogs have been assigned. Advanced technology is fully integrated, including X-ray machines, smart port surveillance systems, drones, radar systems, and infrared thermal imaging, enabling multi-point联动 coastal and maritime defense.

Maritime prevention follows the principle of 'strict monitoring and early warning.' Radar surveillance density has been increased in sensitive sea areas to prevent suspicious vessels from docking or small boats from landing illegally. Shoreline inspections focus on thorough checks of cargo compartments in incoming vessels, with increased inspection rates for personal luggage of 'mini-three-links' passengers, frozen cargo containers, and mail parcels. Special attention is given to remote coastal areas, abandoned buildings, bunkers, and wave-dissipating blocks in outlying islands to eliminate blind spots and prevent the entry of foreign diseases and illegal activities.