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Beijing unifies maritime agencies

Beijing: China is unifying its three maritime law enforcement agencies under a single body. The National Oceanic Administration (NOA), which already oversees marine surveillance, will also take over the Public Security Ministry's coastguard patrols, the Agriculture Ministry's fisheries patrols and the General Administration of Customs' anti-smuggling efforts.  [14/03/13]

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