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Police display evidence seized in the case including tools allegedly used to steal copper pipes. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

5 arrested over theft of 2.5km of copper pipes from Hong Kong parks, alleys

A 97-year-old man is among those arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong fights back against rising scams with ‘despicable banana’

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police ‘arrest 3 after HK$3 million Disneyland warehouse theft’

Hong Kong

Teenagers arrested over HK$278,000 ‘space oil’ seizure in Hong Kong

Man aged 18 and a 15-year-old girl become the latest to be held amid a rise of arrests connected to the popular recreational drug.

Police discovered about 475 grams of suspected ketamine and 121 suspected vape cartridges containing liquid etomidate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong driver pinned to ground after Mercedes hits 4 vehicles in wild ride

Drama unfolds in Mong Kok when Mercedes-Benz reportedly speeds through crowded streets, hitting four vehicles, including police van.

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Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong customs uncovers gold bars worth HK$46 million in Japan-bound shipment

Discovery marks largest gold bullion-smuggling case uncovered by the department.

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Hong Kong courts

Former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed for causing Legco ruckus

Pair punished for roles in 2019 incident which aimed to stall proceedings of a committee scrutinising contentious extradition bill.

Former opposition lawmakers Eddie Chu, left, and Raymond Chan have been sentenced for their roles in causing a ruckus during a Legislative Council meeting. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong social worker convicted of rioting in 2019 protest after retrial

Jackie Chen, 48, found guilty after government appealed against her acquittal in 2020.

Drugs

Teenager arrested over HK$200,000 ‘space oil’ production in Hong Kong hotel

Boy aged 16 apprehended with manufacturing ingredients and tools in raid of North Point premises.

Hong Kong courts

Student jailed for using fake record to enter Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese student sentenced to three months in prison for using forged New York University transcript in application to CUHK.

Shatin Law Court Building in Sha Tin. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Accidents and personal safety

Pedestrians help to lift taxi off Hong Kong girl’s leg after accident

Girl, 13, was hit by a taxi while crossing street in Laguna City estate, leaving her right ankle trapped under wheel.

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The 13-year-old girl was hit by a taxi while crossing Laguna Street. Photo:
Hong Kong police

Man arrested for allegedly indecently assaulting nurse at Hong Kong hospital

Suspect was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to thigh and eye sustained while drunk.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Fight against drugs a marathon not a sprint

Cocaine, ketamine, cannabis and ‘space oil’ … the list of narcotics entering Hong Kong is endless, which calls for ever greater vigilance by the authorities.

Arrival jailed for 6 months in Hong Kong over 41,400 undeclared cigarettes

Search of baggage uncovers 41,400 cigarettes, with an estimated market value of HK$186,000 and duty potential of HK$136,000.

Cigarettes the passenger was caught carrying are displayed by customs. Photo: SMCP
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police investigate copper pipe theft in Shau Kei Wan park

Staff from Aldrich Bay Playground alerted police after discovering about 110 metres of water pipes were missing.

The stolen copper water pipes were located in different areas of the park in Shau Kei Wan. Photo: Google Maps
Accidents and personal safety

73-year-old Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after cyclist dies in road collision

Police arrest driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after his vehicle allegedly hit cyclist on Castle Peak Road.

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Hong Kong police

6 young people arrested in Hong Kong after teen girl allegedly slapped 15 times

Video emerges of alleged assault on 14-year-old that took place last year, with some assailants heard urging others to ‘slap harder’.

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Myanmar

Last of 6 Hongkongers recently freed from scam farm in Myanmar returns home

Security Bureau vows to save the three remaining residents on its list in bid to crack down on forced-labour scams in Southeast Asia.

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Five of the latest batch of Hongkongers to be freed returned home on Friday. Photo: Facebook/Security Bureau
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong couple jailed up to 3 years for repeatedly abusing three-year-old son

Mother and her boyfriend inflicted so much physical damage on boy he faces long-term neurological problems and permanent eye damage.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes 6 million illicit cigarettes, heated tobacco products

Two men arrested in separate customs operations, with goods seized worth HK$29 million.

Hong Kong courts

Taiwanese woman denied bail in Hong Kong over 2019 money-laundering case

Chen Hui-chih, 55, was arrested last month when she entered the city in a tour group that included a Taiwanese legislator and other officials.

West Kowloon Court on Friday refused to grant bail to the defendant, Chen Hui-chih. Photo: Jelly Tse
Scams and swindles

6 scam farm captives to return to Hong Kong after rescue

Security chief Chris Tang says three men and three women, aged 29 to 44, had been illegally detained for five to seven months.

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A task force member (left) with one of the rescued Hong Kong residents. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

‘Despicable’: 4 Hongkongers condemned after attacking, injuring taxi driver

‘Such an assault and terrible attitude will scare drivers,’ Hong Kong Taxi Council says.

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Hong Kong court grants bail to domestic helper accused of scalding 1-year-old

Helper faces one count of ill-treatment or neglect by someone in charge of a child or young person.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police install 11 CCTV camera sets in Kwun Tong under new traffic plan

New system designed to focus on traffic data rather than capturing information about residents, chief inspector says.

Eleven sets of CCTV cameras have been installed in Kwun Tong. Photo: Winson Wong
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Football club boss, 3 others charged in Hong Kong match-fixing case

Four suspects allegedly involved in a syndicate linked to football match-fixing and illegal gambling, anti-corruption agency says.

The ICAC says the results of several matches were manipulated,. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Domestic helper in Hong Kong charged with child abuse after 1-year-old scalded

Woman accused of running hot water over one-year-old boy’s body, with police saying child has second-degree burns.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$5 million of dried seafood from mainland-bound Tesla

Electric vehicle found with modifications to create additional storage space, customs says.

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