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A minister has suggested the rise in cases could be related to increased efforts to urge members of the public to file reports. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong logs 169 theft cases on inbound flights, losses hit HK$4.32 million

Security chief Chris Tang vows to crack down on surge of in-flight thefts, as figures for first 10 months surpass boom years of 2018 and 2019.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong battling ‘space oil’ drug trend, police log 90 cases in first 10 months

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong store compensates clients after 66 Hermes handbags stolen in robbery

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over karaoke bar arson in 1997 that killed 17 people

Suspect, 52, arrested upon return to Hong Kong after being intercepted by mainland Chinese authorities, police say.

The suspect is taken to Prat Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui to reconstruct the crime. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly pouring unknown liquids on 5 teens

Suspect accused of indecently assaulting victims after staining their uniforms and then offering to clean their outfits.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and woman worked as team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

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Hong Kong to boost counterterrorism efforts as ‘lone wolf’ attacks pose challenge

‘As an international city, [Hong Kong] is also affected by international terrorist activities and geopolitics,’ senior superintendent says.

Hong Kong will step up its counterterrorism efforts under a new three-tier mechanism. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police investigate emails containing fake illicit images of lawmakers

Emails claim recipients have ‘committed serious misconduct’ and were sent by private investigator who ‘only wants money, not trouble’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man suffers neck, head wounds in knife attack at mental health shelter

Police say the suspect, a 56-year-old man, was arrested on the spot at a private residential care home in Yuen Long.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 24 after raiding 2 underground casinos in Mong Kok

Officers seize HK$1.9 million in gambling chips, HK$20,000 in cash and four baccarat tables.

Police have arrested 24 people during raids on underground casinos. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger, 60, loses HK$11.5 million to scammers posing as police, tech support

‘Tech support’ claimed victim’s computer was hacked before transferring her to another scammer posing as policeman, insider says.

A Hong Kong woman has been scammed out of HK$11.5 million. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

2 Hong Kong men arrested for allegedly flying drones near visiting PLA warship

Police said two men, aged 35 and 18, were arrested at the China Merchants Wharf pier where amphibious assault ship Hainan is docked.

Hong Kong

Why young Hongkongers are becoming police officers after 2019 social unrest

Graduates who are among 192 new officers explain reasons compelling them to sign up to the force.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong government condemns red paint attack at headquarters

Glass bottle filled with red paint hurled from footbridge at headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, as authorities vow to pursue offender.

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Security personnel called police on Wednesday after discovering red paint had been splashed near a flower bed at government headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt pair who stole necklace from man lured to flat for massage

Source says woman brought 63-year-old victim to flat with promise of massage but fled with another suspect after stealing gold necklace.

The victim was approached on Tung Lok Street in Yuen Long. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man suspected of raping girlfriend in New Territories

Victim, who was attacked with hard object before being raped, called friend who alerted police in early hours of Monday.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine

Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest oil barge captain after collision with fishing boat

Fire Services Department and Marine Police searching for 81-year-old missing skipper of fishing boat.

Lamma Island. The oil barge was passing through Hong Kong waters on its way to Huizhou when it collided with the fishing boat, a source has said. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong courts

Explainer | How ‘Dragon Slaying’ bomb plot against Hong Kong police unfolded

Post looks back at thwarted bomb plot to kill police officers in December 2019 following sentencing of seven accused.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects over credit cards stolen on flights

Suspects part of syndicate tat used hotel room near airport to make card transactions that could amount to millions of Hong Kong dollars.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launches first cybersecurity drill after surge in hacking cases

Government says it plans for 60-hour drill to become annual exercise, as innovation minister calls cybersecurity ‘long-term task’.

Attackers from the “red” team will not leave the operation room in Tsing Yi during the 60-hour drill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong courts

2 Hong Kong policemen jailed after trying to bribe teen in underage sex trial

Yao Yanwu and Ng Sing-yap plead guilty after offering teen HK$100,000 to stop her testifying over allegations from when she was aged 15.

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The defendants are expected to complete their sentences soon, having been remanded in custody since February this year. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police looking for burglar who stole cash from school during T8 signal

Man took advantage of deserted streets during No 8 typhoon signal for Tropical Storm Toraji to break into school and steal over HK$6,600.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong mastermind of bomb plot targeting police jailed for nearly 24 years

Court sentences Ng Chi-hung to 23 years and 10 months behind bars, while ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung gets 13½ years.

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Hong Kong man arrested over throwing corrosive liquid at kindergarten gate

Police say no one hurt in the incident, with a 64-year-old man arrested in connection with the crime.

The incident took place at Sha Tin’s Shui Chuen O Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman jailed for 6 months, fined for drink-driving after car chase

Keung Kei-kit, 26, drove colleagues to work without a licence on five occasions and was drunk while being pursued in high-speed chase.

Keung Kei-kit, who has been charged for drink-driving, also drove colleagues to the New Territories North regional headquarters in Tai Po without a licence on five occasions. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court awards HK$446,000 to police inspector assaulted in 2019 protest

Judge orders social worker Yau Chi-lok to compensate officer Tsang Chi-on for the ‘highly contemptuous’ attack.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 4 men on suspicion of murder over ‘eye contact’

Preliminary investigations suggest suspects did not know victim and triad activities not involved, police say.

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9 September, 2024
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