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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police
Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
A youngster in school uniform and holding a bouquet is stopped by police. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

2 arrested, 10 taken away as Hong Kong police ramp up June 4 patrols

Officers take away 10 people in Wan Chai and Eastern districts for allegedly committing a breach of the peace.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over anthrax hoax at social welfare office

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bank robbery suspect’s ‘illogical’ target sparks online debate

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

Police also received messages that included threats to detonate bomb outside central government premises in Hong Kong.

Divers from Hong Kong’s Flying Tigers search for evidence in a national security case. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation

Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Suspect in Hong Kong knifepoint bank robbery arrested after fleeing over border

Man allegedly held knife to bank employee’s neck and made off with cash totalling HK$382,000.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunting robber in HK$370,000 bank hold-up zero in on estate

Police say man threatened Hang Seng Bank employees and injured one with knife at Fortune City One shopping centre in Sha Tin.

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A screen grab of CCTV footage circulating online shows the robber holding a knife at the bank worker’s throat. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

7 people injured, HK$400,000 watch stolen after street fight in Hong Kong

Brawl breaks out between seven men and four attackers after dispute over eye contact, according to preliminary investigation.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police received over 440,000 leads on cyberattacks against city in 2024

Review also finds 5 per cent of publicly accessible technology assets owned by critical infrastructure operators vulnerable to online attacks.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Drone use by police in Hong Kong welcome as long as safeguards in place

If privacy and safety concerns are properly addressed, there is no reason why Hong Kong should not expand the use of unmanned aircraft for purposes including law enforcement.

Police are launching drone patrols in parts of Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 7 over attempted burglary of jewellery store

Suspects aged between 19 and 44 apprehended at around 5am while attempting to break into store inside On Luk Street shopping centre.

Officers have seized various tools that were suspected to have been used for the burglary, including a concrete nailer, a wooden hammer and three screwdrivers. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia

Police say man, 35, detained after two passengers report that cash and jewellery went missing from their backpacks.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong court bails ‘Mrs Ho’, with ‘Mr Ho’ in hospital under police supervision

Internet couple facing wounding charges over dispute that resulted in wife suffering knife injury to her head.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong internet sensations ‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ arrested after fight with knife

Both sent to hospital after domestic dispute that allegedly resulted in knife wound to Mrs Ho’s head and bite marks on Mr Ho.

“Mr and Mrs Ho” shot to fame after a whirlwind romance that resulted in their marriage within a month of meeting each other. Photo: YouTube
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong police to deploy VIP, counterterrorism units for mediation body launch

Source says protections to be ramped up as top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and international guests set to attend ceremony on Friday.

Members of the force’s countererrorism unit on patrol outside the mediation body’s future headquarters. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer arrested in connection with fatal road accident

Officer, 46, was driving along Nathan Road towards Yau Ma Tei at 3.16am on Thursday when he hit pedestrian, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police receive over 40 reports of scams on Carousell in a week

Fraudsters use phishing links to cheat victims of HK$4.6 million, including seller of lozenges who lost nearly HK$650,000.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman admits hiding debts to cheat credit union out of HK$280,000

Traffic officer says his divorce, custody battle with his ex-wife had clouded his judgment.

A traffic officer has pleaded guilty to a count of fraud and an attempted charge of the same offence for providing inaccurate and incomplete information to the Hong Kong Police Credit Union. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police drop public tender for IT revamp amid geopolitical tensions

Security Bureau document says force will instead directly approach suppliers that meet all of its requirements.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 9 in connection with HK$140,000 internship subsidy scam

Suspects comprise eight university students and alleged mastermind, who registered as company director.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong motorists to get digital traffic, parking fines from next month

Residents will receive tickets for parking violations or traffic offences via email or SMS, in move police say will improve efficiency.

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Motorists will also be able to pay penalties on a digital platform set up by the force. Photo: Winson Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Drones set to take to Hong Kong skies to fight crime from Friday

Superintendent says drones will fly 60 metres above buildings to monitor potential criminal activities.

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Police will launch drone patrols on Friday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Accidents and personal safety

Missing woman, 72, found on Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peak by rescue team

Woman’s family reported her missing after she left her home in Ngau Tau Kok on Sunday.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over robbing Hong Kong pet shop with fruit knife

Police apprehend suspect less than nine hours after crime, with officers checking footage from cameras set up under surveillance push.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest minibus driver, 78, after vehicle hits and kills man

Minibus strikes 75-year-old on Ngau Tau Kok Road at section between traffic lights and pedestrian island, source says.

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A minibus driver has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death and taken to Sau Mau Ping Police Station for investigation. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

5 arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly trafficking over 100kg of cannabis, cocaine

Police say drug haul consists of 102kg of cannabis and 3kg of cocaine worth combined HK$23.5 million.

Evidence seized during the police operation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police investigating after woman found dead under pile of items in flat

Woman’s brother calls police after being unable to contact her for two days and finding her in bedroom with only arm visible from the clutter.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police smash cross-border syndicate that laundered HK$118 million

Twelve arrested in operation as authorities seek tougher action on fraud-related cases involving renting or selling personal bank accounts.

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