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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
‘Unfree’ Hong Kong people should be grateful their police still respond to their complaints and calls, while keeping their streets safe.
Leap in substances seized in Hong Kong reflects post-Covid recovery of illegal trade and role of city as transit point for transnational traffickers.
New recruits also learn how to listen and make a life-or-death difference as Hong Kong faces its own challenges in uncertain times.
Case involving fictitious online sale of dog meat makes one thing clear: unless enforcement can stay ahead of the cybercriminals, Hong Kong’s dreams of shifting to more efficient cashless systems will keep barking up the wrong tree.
Hong Kong police recently impounded 16 cars and arrested at least 20 people for illegal street racing. More work is needed to discourage such drivers.
Woman is wife of Kwan Chun-pong, who was among six other suspects arrested by officers from police’s National Security Department on Tuesday, source says.
Police say fake customer services staff frauds an ‘increasing trend’, with HK$4.16 million the biggest single loss logged.
Woman charged with eight traffic-related offences, the second such case within a week after police arrested another resident over riding e-bike with two children.
Syndicate lured domestic helpers with as little as HK$1,000 each to set up bank accounts to launder HK$10 million in criminal proceeds in six months, force says.
Mother, 53, sustained injuries to left hand, back, neck and right ankle while daughter hurt head, back and fingers.
Inspector Ng Man-fong says suspected triad-controlled gang advertised ‘easy money opportunities’ on social media to lure youngsters.
Labourers allegedly paid up to twice city’s minimum wage, with raid targeting Yau Ma Tei flat suspected to be dormitory for illegal workers.
Suspected 14K triad member, 51, injured in knife attack in early hours of Monday, source says.
Insider says police will seek legal advice from Department of Justice to ascertain if the prosecution can go ahead, adds chances are high.
Chau Kwok-keung, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, also urges government to issue licences for premium services as soon as possible.
Police arrest 15-year-old and 23-year-old after videos emerge of attack on grave of Wong Ka-kui, reportedly fourth vandalism case targeting site in six years.
Police say they intercepted two cargo containers from South American country Suriname and discovered 225kg of cocaine bricks in scrap metal.
Officers stop vehicle over suspected fake number plate on Cheung Lai Street in Cheung Sha Wan.
Sophisticated scam first of its kind in city, police say, with digital recreations of company staff appearing in video conference to convince victim.
Judge opts to reduce Superintendent Harbour Chan’s starting sentence by six months to reflect his ‘contribution to society’.
The Securities and Futures Commission has warned of a fraudulent crypto trading platform called Quantum AI, a long-time scam that uses deepfakes of Elon Musk.
Teen allegedly pulled out 30cm-long knife and attacked student, who sustained injuries to his shoulder, back and arm.
Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk warns thrill-seeking residents against chasing waves, says police will enforce law when necessary.
Suspects allegedly showed man stacks of hell banknotes and persuaded him to transfer about HK$1 million worth of USDT to cryptocurrency wallet provided by them.
Wong Chun-keung says he agreed to all the prosecution’s allegations, which he now concedes had false information, because he wanted his sentence reduced.
Criminals withdrew cash from stooge accounts and used it to buy virtual currencies at local over-the-counter outlets in a bid to conceal flow of money, police say.
Weekend operation in southern parts leads to arrests over offences including drink driving and possession of dangerous drugs.
Force alerted to altercation in early hours of Saturday morning in Yuen Long, where officers found 50-year-old man unconscious with head injuries.
China’s foreign ministry arm in the city hits out at US Consul General Gregory May, who accused authorities of curbing freedom of expression beyond its borders.
Source familiar with situation says scammer contacted 67-year-old woman in January and claimed to be mainland Chinese police officer investigating fraud case.
Judge forced to briefly adjourn hearing until prosecution witness Wong Chun-keung able to speak, after defence characterised him as ‘playing the field’ with female supporters.
Investigations show seven-seater car used in victim’s abduction belongs to suspects’ family.
Chief Superintendent Pierre Wong of the force’s operations wing says the reshuffle will boost law enforcement efficiency.