Hong Kong police deploy drones, night patrols, marine officers in 4-day anti-burglary bid
- Mid-Levels and Southern district a focus for police, who say theft cases could spike as residents leave the city over summer
Police are carrying out a four-day air, land and sea operation on Hong Kong Island to help prevent burglaries over the summer while some residents are away on holiday.
The force said on Friday that a government helicopter and police drones were being deployed to conduct aerial surveillance until Sunday.
“In addition, marine police will also carry out nighttime patrols in the city’s southern waters,” police said.
Uniformed and plain clothes officers would also carry out high-profile patrols and searches in the countryside of the Mid-Levels area as well as the hillsides and the woods near housing estates in Southern district.
“Officers will strategically set up roadblocks at different locations during different times to intercept suspicious vehicles or individuals,” the force said.
Police said the operation, which began on Thursday, was part of their efforts to step up patrols over the summer as burglary cases could spike during long holiday periods.
Officers reminded residents to ensure their homes were properly secured when leaving the city or simply heading out.