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Hong Kong national security police arrest 2 more suspected to be linked to possible bomb plots involving 30kg of chemicals

  • Two men, aged 27 and 29, detained for manufacture of explosives and inciting others to cause grievous bodily harm
  • Police previously arrested 31-year-old computer technician and his parents, seizing 30kg of chemicals from their flat and mini storage centre

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Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested two more people suspected to be linked to possible bomb plots. Photo: Warton Li

Hong Kong national security police have arrested two more people suspected to be linked to possible bomb plots foiled by officers last month when they seized about 30kg of chemicals that could be used to make explosives.

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The previous case, in which three suspects were held, had prompted the force to look into whether events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on July 1 were among targets of possible attacks.

Police’s national security department on Saturday said it had taken over the case which could involve terrorist activities. Officers on Friday arrested two men, aged 27 and 29, in Tsuen Wan and Wong Tai Sin.

“Officers searched two residential units with court warrants and seized items that were related to the case. They included computers and communication devices,” the force said in a statement, adding it could not rule out further arrests.

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As of Saturday evening, the pair were still being detained for the manufacture of explosives and inciting others to cause grievous bodily harm.

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