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Hong Kong police
Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Authorities plan to have etomidate listed as a dangerous drug to help combat the use of space oil. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police make first ‘space oil’ arrest using new rapid test kit

Police apprehend 55-year-old man after test on suspicious e-cigarette capsule comes back positive for anaesthetic etomidate.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, mainland authorities ‘explore how to save Chinese students from scams’

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger who allegedly tailed, robbed woman with new banknotes arrested

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong security chief defends city’s role in recovery of scam farm captives

Some residents previously held captive in Southeast Asia managed to return to Hong Kong after families paid ransoms.

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A Hongkonger held captive in Southeast Asia earlier returned home after his family paid a ransom. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

More Hong Kong police patrols at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’ as teen crime rises

Police say there has been an uptick in violent crimes involving teenagers in Kwun Tong district since the fourth quarter.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to probe role of crime groups in luring victims to scam farms

Secretary for Security Chris Tang also vows authorities will do ‘utmost’ to rescue 11 Hong Kong residents held captive in Southeast Asia.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer remanded in custody over grabbing firearm, voyeurism

Constable Ko Chun-chung suspected of attempting to take colleague’s handgun after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos.

An off-duty Hong Kong national security police officer attempted to seize a gun from a colleague inside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest advertising man over FC Barcelona match claims

Boss arrested a week after Winman Advertising and Entertaining Group said it had intended to put on a match but was rejected by venue.

Crime in Hong Kong

7 Hong Kong police officers among 12 arrested over money laundering

Bank accounts allegedly used to launder suspected criminal proceeds amounting to about HK$10.5 million in eight years.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers in Southeast Asia now have ‘higher chance’ to be saved: Chris Tang

Security chief vows to spare no effort to bring scam victims home, as he urges families to report ransom calls.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Suspect arrested, 4 others at large after Hong Kong jewellery shop robbery

Some of the goods stolen from San Fung Avenue shop in Sheung Shui have been recovered.

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Four armed robbers stormed a Hong Kong jewellery store on Wednesday night. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police launch first mobile forensics lab to solve crimes faster

HK$1.4 million van laboratory introduced in the final quarter of 2024 and used for the first time in murder case earlier this month.

Crime in Hong Kong

Off-duty Hong Kong police officer arrested over upskirt photos tries to grab gun

Post learns scuffle broke out inside station after national security police officer arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photo of woman.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman, 32, arrested after allegedly luring 2 Hongkongers to Southeast Asia

Suspect allegedly met victims at bars and offered them free drinks, entertainment and flights to Thailand.

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(Left to right) Chief Inspector Yu Pok-hon, Superintendent Iu Wing-kan and Chief Inspector Chan Wing-kwan brief the press on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to carry new rapid test kits in crackdown on ‘space oil’ drug

Officers can detect space oil by wiping kit’s test strip against vaping device’s inhale and inject ports, before soaking it in solution.

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A police officer demonstrates the new rapid test kits. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkongers grab would-be robber later found to have fake cash in underpants

Man allegedly tried to rob woman who fiercely resisted, with her struggle drawing the attention of nearby pedestrians.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer gets 3 years’ jail for falsifying witness statements

Detective sentenced on seven counts of misconduct for illegally seeking to terminate as many investigations between late 2019 and 2020.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away pollster as part of investigation into absconder

Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.

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President of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute Robert Chung (3rd left) has been taken away for investigation. Photo: handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested over selling fake Andy Lau concert ticket for HK$7,500

Viral footage of moments before suspect’s arrest show her being confronted by alleged victim, leading to chase to prevent her departure.

Accidents and personal safety

Number of tourist hikers seeking Hong Kong police help nearly doubled last year

Police commissioner urges public to consider their safety more carefully before heading out on hiking trips.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer hurts hand after gun accidentally fired in station

Officer was unloading firearm in Happy Valley Police Station when it accidentally discharged, source says.

The gun discharged accidentally at Happy Valley Police Station. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police appeal for help to find man, 72, missing on Lantau Island

Ronald Taylor last seen leaving home in Tung Chung on Thursday; in separate case, police looking for missing man Cheung Hung-hoi, 74.

Ronald Taylor, 72, gone missing on Lantau Island. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officer involved in fatal motorbike crash placed on leave

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says officers must be held responsible for conduct on or off-duty, stressing ‘safety is the primary consideration’.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong marine police officer hits HK$69 million jackpot in Mark Six lottery

Officer, who made HK$10 bet over phone, will return to duty after taking a break with his family.

Crime in Hong Kong

What you should consider before making a citizen’s arrest in Hong Kong

Experts explain what residents should be aware of when making a citizen’s arrest after off-duty customs officer tried to stop motorcycle rider, who crashed and died.

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The crash took place on Friday as the motorcycle was travelling along Wang Kee Street towards Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay, Photo: Facebook/Dennis Lui
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus driver, 66, arrested after his vehicle hits man, who later dies

‘The man sustained chest injuries and … was certified dead at 7.35pm [on Monday],’ police say.

A man has died after he was struck by a bus. Photo: Facebook/埔風足影
Crime in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong deepfake scam group taught recruits to pass as rich, single women

Learning Japanese, playing golf and tasting red wine worth more than HK$100,000 a bottle among topics for conversation taught to recruits.

Crime in Hong Kong

5 arrested over sale of fake tickets for Hong Kong star Andy Lau’s concerts

Victims bought counterfeit tickets through online platforms or social media and paid by cash or bank transfer.

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