Hongkonger reportedly disappears during mainland security check on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
- Family of missing man report case to police and ask Hong Kong government for help
- Security on bridge has increased ahead of 20th anniversary of Macau’s handover to China
A family has asked the Hong Kong government for help after claiming a man disappeared while facing security checks as he was crossing the mega bridge from the city to Macau.
The middle-aged Hongkonger, identified under the pseudonym of Chan, was reportedly travelling on a coach along the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge when he was detained at a security checkpoint manned by officials from mainland China on Friday afternoon, his son told local media.
On Sunday, Hong Kong’s Immigration Department confirmed it had been contacted about the case and said it was supporting the family.
“The Immigration Department is following up the case through the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong,” a spokeswoman said. “We’re also offering advice and assistance in line with the family’s wishes.”
The son, who gave his name as Benny, told reporters his father had left him a message saying he had been arrested at a new checkpoint, set up by the Zhuhai Public Security Bureau ahead of the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to China.
The checkpoint sits on an artificial island linked to the bridge, the world’s longest sea crossing, which was built to improve connectivity between parts of southern China.
